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Gabriel Jesus Says He Is Open to Playing Wide Role at Manchester City

Gabriel Jesus has said he would be open to playing on the wing for Manchester City in the future if it meant getting more starting opportunities.

The Brazilian has the unenviable role of being Sergio Aguero's competition for the No. 9 role in the City squad.

Aguero has been fantastic so far this term, netting eight goals in the Premier League, and Jesus has been restricted to just four starts in the English top flight.

The 22-year-old started alongside Aguero in Tuesday's 3-1 Carabao Cup win against Southampton, though, playing on the left flank with the Argentinian in the middle:

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