Arsenal and their small fan base mentality,I didn’t touch Him so how was that supposed to be my fault”, Brazil defender Militao finally respond to Arsenal fans attack on why He gave Gabriel Martinelli injury in training today
Concern as Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli Suffers Injury During Brazil Training
Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli appeared to sustain an injury while training with the Brazilian national team this week. The incident occurred during a full-blooded clash with Porto defender Eder Militao.
Injury Details and Immediate Aftermath
Footage from the Brazilian training camp, captured by TNT Sports, quickly went viral. The Brazilian squad, coached by Dorival Junior, is currently preparing for the upcoming Copa America, which kicks off with their match against Costa Rica on June 25. Martinelli, a key player for Brazil, has scored two goals in his last three starts for the national team. He recently started in a friendly against Mexico and came off the bench in a match against the USA.
In the training video, Martinelli can be seen attacking a cross before being taken down by Militao. The collision caused the winger to tumble over Militao and hit the ground hard. Militao initially tried to help Martinelli up but then walked away, appearing indifferent to the potential injury.
Reactions and Treatment
Arsenal teammate Gabriel Magalhães, also present at the training camp, quickly showed concern for Martinelli, expressing frustration over the lack of immediate medical attention. Martinelli eventually received treatment on the field but hobbled away and fell to the ground on the sidelines. Militao later returned to offer a brief apology.
Impact on Brazil and Arsenal
If Martinelli requires time on the sidelines, it would be a significant blow for Brazil, especially considering he had already missed March friendlies due to a foot injury, which also kept him out of a Premier League match against Brentford.
Last season, Martinelli made 44 appearances for Arsenal, scoring eight goals and providing five assists. Valued at £60 million by Transfermarkt, he is a vital player for both his club and country.
Martinelli’s Thoughts on Arsenal’s Transfer Market
Amidst reports of Arsenal seeking another forward, Martinelli commented on the club’s transfer strategy, emphasizing the quality of the current squad and deferring the decision-making to Arsenal’s technical director, Edu Gaspar, and manager, Mikel Arteta. He stated:
“The people who play at Arsenal are very good. The club has to have the best players to have a chance of being champions. We have an outstanding team, with many players of incredible quality. The ones who define the issue of signings are Edu Gaspar and Arteta. It depends on them. We have to work on the field and leave that part of the signings to them.”
The potential injury to Martinelli is a developing story that will be closely monitored by both Brazil and Arsenal fans, given his importance to both teams.