Gabriel Martinelli scores wondergoal in training which hints at new position for Arsenal

Gabriel Martinelli might not have performed as many minutes as he would have appreciated this season, however his newest training movies have dropped a touch as to what’s in retailer for his future.

The 19-year-old Brazilian ahead emerged as a key participant final season, scoring ten targets in all competitions in his breakthrough marketing campaign.

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He suffered a critical harm final June and returned to motion for the Gunners in December, however has since been restricted to principally cameo appearances off the bench.

“He needs to play on a regular basis,” stated Arteta in February.

“We know him and he’s dissatisfied when he isn’t enjoying.

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Gabriel Martinelli in motion for Arsenal (Image: Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC by way of Getty Images)

“But you recognize that whenever you throw him on that pitch he’s going to do his finest. He had his alternative final week in opposition to Benfica once I determined to substitute Aubameyang and provides him some minutes.

“He must take his alternative and if he performs he must carry out like all people else.”

Clearly keen to indicate how onerous he’s working in training, Martinelli posted various movies on social media from a person session he took half in on Tuesday afternoon.

martinelli CF training pic.twitter.com/KBuG05XaKh

— – (@AIexV2_) March 16, 2021

Gabriel Martinelli trying sharp in training at this time @g_martinelli01 #AFC pic.twitter.com/fyI2unGgLv

— Chris Wheatley (@ChrisWheatley_) March 16, 2021

It seems doubtless that the teen is engaged on his putting prowess which is not an enormous shock when you think about Arteta’s feedback about the place he sees Martinelli’s position long-term.

“[Aubameyang and Martinelli] are centre forwards however with the squad steadiness that we’ve at the second, to play on these positions on the left we don’t have 5 gamers,” Arteta informed reporters after a 1-0 win over West Ham United a 12 months in the past.

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Martinelli himself has beforehand admitted that he prefers enjoying out on the left however with the potential departure of Alexandre Lacazette this summer season, the chances are Martinelli would be the long-term substitute for the Frenchman.

“I actually like enjoying on the left finish,” he stated in 2020.

“It is my favorite position. I give myself to the utmost for the crew. I all the time give 100% for my crew to finish the sport successful.”

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