Jesus Delighted with Havertz’s Goal, But Still Remembers Champions League Defeat
Gabriel Jesus expressed his happiness for Kai Havertz’s recent goal, but the memory of his Arsenal teammate denying him a Champions League medal still lingers. Both players scored in Arsenal’s 2-0 victory over Brighton at the Emirates Stadium. Jesus acknowledged the impact Havertz has had on Mikel Arteta’s team, jokingly mentioning that Havertz won a Champions League title against him when Chelsea defeated Manchester City in 2021. Jesus expressed his desire to win a Champions League trophy alongside Havertz and Jorginho, his former Chelsea teammate.
Defensive Questions for Manchester United
Manchester United had high hopes of qualifying from Group A in the Champions League, but they finished behind Bayern Munich, Copenhagen, and Galatasaray. While United scored the fifth-most goals in the competition, they also conceded the most. Mark Goldbridge, talkSPORT’s club correspondent, believes there is an obvious reason for their defensive struggles.
Rasmus Hojlund Misses Out on Champions League Knockout Stages
Rasmus Hojlund, one of the top goalscorers in this year’s Champions League, will not be participating in the knockout stages. Manchester United’s summer signing scored five goals in the group stage, matching the likes of Alvaro Morata, Antoine Griezmann, and Erling Haaland. However, United finished at the bottom of Group A behind Bayern Munich, Copenhagen, and Galatasaray.
Champions League Top Scorers:
- Rasmus Hojlund – 5
- Alvaro Morata – 5
- Antoine Griezmann – 5
- Erling Haaland – 5
- Danylo Sikan – 4
- Jude Bellingham – 4
- Lois Openda – 4
- Galeno – 4
- Evanilson – 4
Inter Milan Anticipating a Reunion with Manchester City
Simone Inzaghi, the manager of Inter Milan, believes that his team will be drawn against Manchester City in the Champions League. Last season, Inter Milan suffered a heartbreaking 1-0 defeat to Pep Guardiola’s City in the final of the competition. Inzaghi acknowledges the strength of all the teams in the draw and expects a challenging test.