Arsenal Unconcerned by Martinelli’s Calf Injury
Arsenal is not overly worried about Gabriel Martinelli’s calf injury, which he sustained while on international duty with Brazil last week, according to journalist Charles Watts.
Injury Update on Martinelli
Martinelli was substituted in for Abner in the 85th minute of Brazil’s World Cup qualifying match against Chile on Friday as Dorival Junior’s squad sought a last-minute goal in Santiago. A day later, he reported discomfort in his calf to the Selecao’s medical staff and was subsequently left out of Brazil’s next game against Peru. This news arrives after teammate Bukayo Saka also picked up an injury during international play, leaving both of Mikel Arteta’s main wingers uncertain for Saturday’s match against Bournemouth.
However, Watts has indicated that Martinelli’s issue is minor and is not expected to keep him sidelined for a long period. He will undergo a late fitness test to confirm his availability for the match against the Cherries.
Martinelli’s Form and Stats
This season, Martinelli scored just six Premier League goals, marking a challenging year for the Brazilian in North London. He faced criticism for his performance against Atalanta in a Champions League fixture last September and struggled at the start of the current season. However, his crucial goals against Leicester and Southampton in recent home league matches seemed to restore his confidence. Thus, news of an injury setback comes as a disappointment for Arteta, especially as he appeared to be regaining his form.
Fortunately for both the manager and Arsenal fans, the severity of the injury appears to be minimal. katie piper On his YouTube channel, journalist Watts addressed concerns regarding Martinelli’s condition:
“He’ll be arriving at London Colney today, and Arsenal’s medical staff will finally be able to assess Gabriel Martinelli’s situation and determine what is going on. Mikel will definitely have a decision to make about Martinelli—whether to risk him if he’s fit. From my conversations, Arsenal does not believe there’s anything serious with Martinelli. They’re not expecting him to return home and suddenly face a weeks-long absence. So, they’re quite comfortable allowing him to stay with Brazil and return as planned after the game rosie huntington-whiteley. There’s no panic from Arsenal, but they will assess him to evaluate whether it’s worth risking him for the game against Bournemouth paul gascoigne.”
Martinelli’s Premier League Statistics 2023/24
- Appearances: 35
- Goals: 6
- Assists: 4
- Shots Per 90: 2.59
- Key Passes Per 90: 2.05
- Successful Take-ons Per 90: 1. hillsborough law79
Arsenal Eyeing New Striker
Despite Kai Havertz’s impressive start to the new season, rumors suggest that Arteta and the Arsenal management are looking to further enhance their attacking options in upcoming transfer windows. Reports indicate that Arsenal is considering a move to sign versatile Stuttgart forward Jamie Leweling, who made a strong impression by scoring on his international debut against the Netherlands on Monday night. The Gunners reportedly sent scouts to watch Leweling play in the Nations League match and were pleased with his performance. Last season, the dynamic winger, who can also play up front, scored four goals and provided four assists in 17 Bundesliga starts for Stuttgart, a surprising package in the German league.
All statistics provided via FBRef – accurate as of 16/10/2024.
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