Jesus reveals he and Aguero have been left baffled by Guardiola’s decision to play Bernardo Silva up front for Man City

GABRIEL JESUS admits he has been left baffled by Pep Guardiola’s decisions to leave him on the bench.

And the Brazilian striker also revealed Pep has ‘changed’ his managerial style at Manchester City this season.

Gabriel Jesus has revealed he and Sergio Aguero have been left baffled by Pep GuardiolaCredit: Reuters

Bernardo Silva has been one of the players preferred as a false nine instead of the BrazilianCredit: Reuters

City are cruising to a third Premier League title in four years after claiming a 21st successive victory in all competitions against Wolves to leave them 14 points clear.

It has been made even more incredible considering first-choice striker Sergio Aguero has been absent for most of the season through injury – while back-up Jesus has made just 13 league starts with six goals and three assists.

During City’s record-breaking winning run, Pep has often opted to use a false nine with the likes of Kevin de Bruyne and Bernardo Silva.

And Jesus admitted: “There were times when Kun and I stayed on the bench and Bernardo played. I don’t lie. Obviously, we don’t understand much.

“We win the games. So, I’m happy with the victory. Obviously I want to be helping, I want to be on the pitch. But the team winning is what matters.

“There is constant fighting in training, a big group, full of good players. Everyone wants to play.

“So, when they go out on the pitch, they want to show, want to help, want to do something to deserve to play another game.”

City’s current run has been made even more incredible by the global coronavirus pandemic and lockdown restrictions, something that Jesus believes has led Pep to alter his methods.

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Asked about the club’s pre-match preparations, Gabriel said: “It changed. I don’t know why. I don’t know if it’s because of the pandemic, constant testing, mask, restrictions.

“Today, there are less videos, he doesn’t talk so much, but the intensity and the will to win is the same. It hasn’t changed.

“He’s always attentive, communicative on days of games and training.

“He’s very intense, always wants to win, that counts a lot and keeps all players alert to be able to play and win the games.”

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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk