Martinelli has not enjoyed the most prosperous of 2024s and has only played a sporadic role for his country as a result. He was dropped for Brazil’s September qualifiers but recalled by Dorival Junior after a bright run of form in north London.
The Gunners had ten internationals away representing their respective countries in October, while Kai Havertz, Jurrien Timber, and Thomas Partey all remained at London Colney. Despite the reduction in the Gunners’ international representation this month, the injury bug has followed Arteta’s squad around the globe.
We saw Bukayo Saka limp off with a hamstring injury on Thursday night, and reports have since emerged regarding a calf injury sustained by Gabriel Martinelli after he made a late appearance off the bench during Brazil’s 2-1 victory over Chile on Friday.
