“Not great for his health” – Player shares admiration and concern for Manchester City manager

Manchester City feature heavily in a fresh Gabriel Jesus interview with Brazilian outlet Globo Esporte.

The Arsenal striker spent five-and-a-half seasons under Pep Guardiola and spoke at length about the manager’s influence, his intensity and the challenges that shaped him during his time at the Etihad.

Guardiola’s intensity and impact

Jesus did not hesitate when asked how he describes Guardiola to friends. “Intense. He is intense,” he said.

Pressed on whether that was positive or negative, he insisted: “For the good. For the good of football. Considering him like a father, I believe it’s not great for his health, because nothing in excess is good. He is so intense that he goes past the limit, but that is also his…