DANI ALVES HAS anointed Brazil team-mate Gabriel Jesus as “the new Ronaldo” ahead of Tuesday’s friendly against England at Wembley.
Manchester City striker Jesus scored his eighth international goal in last week’s 3-1 win over Japan and appears set to play a key role at Russia 2018.
The 20-year-old Palmeiras product has already netted seven goals in his first full Premier League campaign, enough to convince Alves of his claims as the heir to the former Real Madrid legend.
And the Paris Saint-Germain full-back, who will captain his country on Tuesday, is adamant Jesus will not be affected by the comparison.
“I wasn’t joking when I called him the new Ronaldo. They have a similar drive,” Alves said at Brazil’s pre-match press conference.
“He’s already great and will get even better.
“For all that he’s done, all that he’s achieved, there’s no pressure. He’s doing what he loves.”
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Maybe wear the same number as him but that’s it. Never be another striker like Ronaldo. Man, how good was he. Sensational.
@Is mise muc gránna: Phenomenal
One of, if not the greatest CF of all time. Jesus? No chance. He’s got potential and plenty of it. There’ll never be another Ronaldo 9.
@Nollaig Elliot: He would breeze into anybodys all time 11 of last 50 years easy. A sensational striker. Had it all. In abundance. My favourite striker of all time.
@Is mise muc gránna: I agree. Him and Batistuta were my 2 favourites in their day. Christian Vieri was a class old school CF I used to love too. They don’t make em like that anymore unfortunately.
Alves does talk some bollocks
Imagine a strike force of Brazil’s Ronaldo and prime Marco Van Basten. Unstoppable !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Only one R9.