The Brazilian sensation has gone three games without scoring for the Blues - his worst run since he started playing for Pep Guardiola in January.

But his two goals against Chile in Tuesday’s 3-0 World Cup qualifying win showed the 20-year-old is hardly struggling to find the net.

And with Stoke in his sights on Saturday, Jesus believes he is a now much stronger player mentally.

“I am evolving not only as a professional, but also in the head, in the mind,” he said.

“I am evolving more than last year, with many experiences in the national team and in Europe - this is doing me good.

“I’m very happy about what I’ve been showing everyone.

“But I know I have to keep working, running, showing that I should be selected.”

Jesus has an amazing strike rate of seven goals in just 11 international appearances and has been a key part of the Brazil team that is heading to next summer’s World Cup in Russia.

He said: “I have dreamed of the World Cup since I put it in my head that I would like to be a soccer player.”