Gabriel Martinelli: Dogged and Determined

[drippin]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1765631882111103103

That’s wild lol

He was a United fan, especially because of Ronaldo I think.

It was four trials at United and they didn't want him. Now he loves Arsenal to bits, because they appreciated him and gave him a chance.

Man United snubbed Gabriel Martinelli despite four trials, now he can make them regret it

Gabriel Martinelli has been a revelation since joining Arsenal in 2019, but he so nearly played for one of their Premier League rivals. The Gunners splashed out £6million on the then 18-year-old fr…

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[boonthegoon]

Uh oh

Hopefully he's back for city. We missed him terribly today

 

[SA Gunner]

Yeah if he's still on crutches, then he's out for Porto.

Get him ready for the City game.

 

[Riou]

Any chance that's just some super careful precaution?

In this day and age I feel him wearing a boot could just be to take all the pressure of his cut, even a minor one, so he recovers quicker...feel clubs could be overprotective like this now.

Can't go to City without him, hope he can make the bench on Tuesday at least

 

[TheEliteMaster100_]

Gap between Nelli and Trossard is too much on the wing, staggering. We have no transitional weapon in the team when he's not in or Jesus post-dodgy knees.

 

[SA Gunner]

Gap between Nelli and Trossard is too much on the wing, staggering. We have no transitional weapon in the team when he's not in or Jesus post-dodgy knees.

That's why we need another player with the pace of Martinelli, and possibly the technicality of Saka on the ball.

Thoughts on a cut priced deal for Mudryk in the summer?

 

[NZgunner]

if Martinelli was there for Ramsdale's throw instead of Trossard I reckon we would have been 2-0 up

 

[TheEliteMaster100_]

That's why we need another player with the pace of Martinelli, and possibly the technicality of Saka on the ball.

Thoughts on a cut priced deal for Mudryk in the summer?

The only player I'd think of getting from Chelsea is Palmer and he can't play LW. Mudryk technical ability is wayward and he seems to be a player who's feet is quicker than his mind.

It's a shame Barcola went to PSG, would have been perfect for us as he could play on both flanks.

 

[SA Gunner]

The only player I'd think of getting from Chelsea is Palmer and he can't play LW. Mudryk technical ability is wayward and he seems to be a player who's feet is quicker than his mind.

It's a shame Barcola went to PSG, would have been perfect for us as he could play on both flanks.

Interesting shout for Barcola, but yeah he moved last summer I think, so probably not available.

Thoughts on Edon Zhegrova? He's having another good season at Lille.

 

[Ash10]

If he played we'd have this game sewn up in the first half. I love Trossard but very few can be a menace like Martinelli

 

[Penn_]

Uh oh

Hopefully he's back for city. We missed him terribly today

Next level mind games from The Arsenal.

 

[TheEliteMaster100_]

Interesting shout for Barcola, but yeah he moved last summer I think, so probably not available.

Thoughts on Edon Zhegrova? He's having another good season at Lille.

Historically Ligue 1 --> transition to Prem has been gold standard. I have barely watched Lille this season, let alone highlights other than PSG home/away fixtures to Lille. He's a great dribbler but we need something more than that, he can go to United/Chelsea.

All in all, this winger/forward market is dry, midfield market is more exciting.

 

[Rattata]

The good thing is I don't have to defend him anymore from clueless Arsenal fans that want him gone The thread is full of them clowns. Just him missing one game already turns into a problem for Arsenal.

 

[Batman]

Interesting shout for Barcola, but yeah he moved last summer I think, so probably not available.

Thoughts on Edon Zhegrova? He's having another good season at Lille.

No no no no no. He makes Eddie look clinical. Some of his misses defy logic. He would kill a lot of us here.

 

[Ash10]

No no no no no. He makes Eddie look clinical. Some of his misses defy logic. He would kill a lot of us here.

I am on the verge with city reject & championship Eddie already. Thanks for looking out for me

 

[Maybe]

The good thing is I don't have to defend him anymore from clueless Arsenal fans that want him gone The thread is full of them clowns. Just him missing one game already turns into a problem for Arsenal.

What was the problem today? Easy game without Ramsdale's brain fart but you are making it to be a problem just so you can write something in this thread for a player that we didn't miss one bit today

 

[jaystewart]

I'm not Martinelli's biggest fan but you see what he offers today. I know Saka can beat his man but I think Martinelli is bigger threat when the opponent leaves big spaces. He's the only runner we have.

 

[Maybe]

I'm not Martinelli's biggest fan but you see what he offers today.

What does he offer against a low block? Running into blind alleys? I really do wanna know what you guys think we've missed today from Martinelli that would work against a team that sits in its own box with 11 players.

 

[jaystewart]

What does he offer against a low block? Running into blind alleys? I really do wanna know what you guys think we've missed today from Martinelli that would work against a team that sits in its own box with 11 players.

Look at the Sheffield game. They were parked in their box the entire game and Martinelli definitely made a mark. The teams we need to focus on beating will not play that way anyway. Personally, I don't want two Saka's in my side - you need to pose different type of threat surely.

 

[Ljonin]

So it wasn’t just a kick like Mikel claimed after Sheffield, who would have thought.

Really hope he’s back against City, it’s pretty clear what we’re missing without him on the pitch.