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Man City forward Gabriel Jesus: I played as a winger at Palmeiras!

Gabriel Jesus says it wasn't difficult to play as a left-winger against Real Madrid on Wednesday.

The Brazilian worked his socks down the left-flank as Pep Guardiola changed his formation for the Champions League last-16.

Jesus eventually moved into the centre and scored the equaliser in the 2-1 victory.

Speaking after the game, he said: "I can remember my time in the Palmeiras academy and I play like a winger and then become a striker.

"But I go to the pitch to help my team-mates. It doesn't matter if I have to run back or forwards. I have to help my team-mates.

"We are learning a lot. We have to play different positions sometimes."

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