Gabriel Martinelli Archives ⋆ LSU

Jan242023 by JBNo Comments

Gabriel Martinelli speaks on Arsenal’s decision to sign Leandro Trossard

Premier League

Gabriel Martinelli has backed Arsenal’s transfer move for Leandro Trossard and believes his new teammate will become a ‘very important player’ for the club. After losing out to Chelsea in the race to sign Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhailo Mudryk this month, Arsenal moved quickly to complete a £27m deal with Brighton for Trossard last week. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Belgium international, who will be out of contract with Brighton in the summer, made his debut in the closing stages of Arsenal’s 3-2 victory over Manchester United on Sunday, replacing Martinelli in the 82nd minute. Trossard’s arrival signals more competition for places in Arteta’s frontline but Martinelli, who has scored seven goals in the Premier League this campaign, has welco...

Nov182022 by JBNo Comments

Gabriel Martinelli speaks out on failed Man Utd transfer

Premier League

Arsenal star Gabriel Martinelli has spoken out on his trials at Manchester United, conceding he felt lost after he was turned down by the club. Man Utd release statement after watching full Cristiano Ronaldo interview Bruno Fernandes responds to ‘frosty’ Ronaldo moment & Piers Morgan interview Man City respond to Ronaldo claiming he almost joined them over Man Utd The Brazilian star travelled to Manchester in 2015 and would make a number of visits over the next two years to participate in training sessions at Carrington under the watchful eye of United coaches. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Red Devils did not follow up on that initial interest, with Martinelli returning to Brazil where he signed his first professional deal with It...

Oct182022 by JBNo Comments

Gallas claims Martinelli is overrated & ‘not good enough for Real Madrid yet’

Premier League

William Gallas says Arsenal star Gabriel Martinelli still has a long way to go to become the finished article and does not believe he is good enough to be attracting interest from Real Madrid yet. The Brazilian has started the campaign in excellent form, terrorising opposition defences and scoring four goals – as well as providing two assists – in his 10 Premier League games. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); His displays have seen him linked with some clubs including rival members of the Premier League’s big six and even Real Madrid, with Arsenal keen to offer him a new contract to ward off suitors. But Gallas does not feel Martinelli is ready to make the step up to a club of Real Madrid’s size yet and suggested fans might be overhyping the player, ur...

Oct112022 by JBNo Comments

Martinelli’s opener for Arsenal vs Liverpool was allowed to stand due to a VAR loophole

Premier League

The video assistant referee was unable to check whether Bukayo Saka was offside in the build-up leading to Gabriel Martinelli’s opener in Arsenal's victory over Liverpool on Sunday due to a technical problem. Martinelli opened the scoring for Arsenal inside the opening minute after being played through by Martin Odegaard. But the move began when Ben White played in Saka down the right-hand side, when the latter may have been in an offside position. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Saka was running back towards the ball in an effort to stay onside when White played the pass, but Hawk-Eye, who provide the technology for VAR, was unable to determine whether he was onside or offside. According to ESPN, Bukayo Saka was out of view of all five of Hawk-Eye’s...

Oct112022 by JBNo Comments

Gabriel Martinelli shocks Arsenal by demanding triple his wages

Premier League

Arsenal attacker Gabriel Martinelli is ‘not even close’ to signing a new contract to stay at the Emirates after issuing his demands to the club. The Brazilian has been one of the Gunners’ best performers so far this campaign and he was named Man of the Match in Sunday’s 3-2 win against Liverpool, after scoring in the first minute. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Martinelli joined the club in a £7m deal in 2019 but he’s now a first team regular and has attracted interest from around the Premier League, most notably from fellow London side Chelsea. The winger’s current deal doesn’t expire until 2024 and the Gunners have the option of extending that by a further 12 months. But, there is an acceptance from the club’s board that Martinelli has outgrown...

May202021 by JBNo Comments

Martinelli sends message to Arteta after Arsenal beat Crystal Palace

Premier League

Gabriel Martinelli has told Mikel Arteta he is ‘always’ available when he needs him after the Brazilian star came off the bench to score a vital stoppage-time goal in Arsenal’s 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace on Wednesday. Nicolas Pepe gave Arsenal the lead with a right-footed volley which finished off a superb team move but they were pegged back by Benteke’s header. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It was substitute Martinell who made the difference in added time when he brought down Odegaard’s cross and tapped into the net, before Pepe wrapped up the scoring with his second of the game. Martinelli burst onto the scene last campaign with 10 goals in his first 26 Arsenal appearances, but a serious knee injury which required surgery kept him ruled out for ...

Dec282020 by JBNo Comments

Martinelli trolls N’Golo Kante after Arsenal’s 3-1 win over Chelsea

Premier League

Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli could not resist trolling N’Golo Kante after tormenting the midfielder once again in Arsenal’s win over Chelsea on Boxing Day. The Brazilian youngster’s return from injury has helped the Gunners and he played a key role in Saturday’s game despite not getting a goal at the Emirates. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Martinelli had four shots in the London derby, the most of any player on the pitch, and was a danger for Lampard's side throughout, also pressing and harrying with tenacity and energy. Chelsea struggled to get to grips with the player and no-one more so than Kante, with Martinelli toying with the France international in an outstanding first-half performance. As time ticked away before halftime, and with Arsen...

Oct292020 by JBNo Comments

Gabriel Martinelli returns to training ahead of schedule in major boost for Arsenal

Premier League

Arsenal forwarc Gabriel Martinelli has given Mikel Arteta a huge injury boost by returning to rhe club's first team training ahead of schedule. The Brazilian star has been out for five months with a knee injury and Arsenal had not expected the player to return to action until the New Year. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But, the 19-year-old was able to participate in a training session with the first team today ahead of their Europa League tie against Dundalk. Though Martinelli will likely need up to two or three weeks of training before he can consider an appearance, the player’s return is a huge boost for a goal-shy Arsenal team. The Gunners have scored only eight times in their first six Premier League games this season, which is the joint fewest...

Aug282020 by JBNo Comments

Gabriel Martinelli disagrees with Mikel Arteta over Arsenal role

Premier League

Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli is seen as a youngster who has a bright future at the Emirates - but it remains unclear in what capacity. Despite seeing his campaign ended by a knee injury that will rule him out until 2021, he has signed a new five-year deal at the club and is eyeing a successful career. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Back in March, Mikel Arteta stated his vision for Martinelli as a striker. “[Aubameyang and Martinelli] are centre forwards but with the squad balance that we have at the moment, to play on those positions on the left we don’t have five players,” the Spaniard said. But, in an interview with Brazilian YouTube channel Bolivia Talk Show, Martinelli revealed he sees his best role being out wide. Despite his disagreement ...

Feb82020 by JBNo Comments

Gabriel Martinelli reveals Barcelona snub

Premier League, La Liga

Gabriel Martinelli is revelling in the success he is enjoying at Arsenal, but concedes that he was snubbed by Barcelona before making a move to the Emirates. The 18-year-old’s potential was spotted by Barcelona before Arsenal joined the chase for his signature. A trial spell was taken in with the Liga giants, but no offer was made. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Martinelli, who ended up joining Arsenal in the summer of 2019, told Marca of his experiences with Barcelona: “Shortly before the Sao Paulo Cup I spent a few days training in Barcelona. I spent 15 days there. “Barcelona invited me to train with them in La Masia but afterwards they didn't want to do anything with me, they didn't tell me anything ... I went back to Ituano, I played Copinha an...