“As a defender, I hate to play against a player like him, because whenever he has the ball, he’s too sharp and will never allow you to breathe even for a second with his unpredictable movements.” – Liverpool ace Konate names the Arsenal star who gave him a terrible time yesterday. Not Saka, Ødegaard, or Havertz.

Gary Neville was astounded by Gabriel Martinelli’s persistence to create an early opportunity for Bukayo Saka when Arsenal faced Liverpool on Sunday.

Bukayo Saka broke the deadlock in the first half at the Emirates. However, the child will realize that he could have done a lot more with an earlier opportunity.

Gabriel Martinelli was brought on down the left side. And, with Trent Alexander-Arnold out of position, Ibrahima Konate had to try to attack Martinelli.

Gary Neville amazed by the pace of Gabriel Martinelli

However, the Brazilian was able to use all of his speed to get away from Liverpool’s centre-back. He then delivered an excellent cross into the six-yard box, which appeared to be nodded in by Saka. Unfortunately, Mikel Arteta made poor contact with the cross and headed it wide.

Gary Neville expressed surprise at Martinelli’s ability to create an opportunity for the home side.

“Martinelli’s work is just breathtaking. How did Saka not score? Trent Alexander-Arnold gambles here, and I’m not sure why he doesn’t run back with him. But he leaves Konate to cope with the situation. Well, he tries. This is all I can say. “Martinelli is lightning quick because Konate is no slouch,” he explained.