Gabriel Martinelli has branded Bukayo Saka as irreplaceable but says the Arsenal squad trust themselves to cope without the superstar.
Martinelli was one of three different goalscorers in Wednesday’s 3-1 win over Brentford, with Gabriel Jesus and Mikel Merino seeing the Gunners to a comeback victory. The three points mean Arsenal move back up to second and six points within Premier League leaders Liverpool, who have a game in hand.
The visitors coped well without Saka, who is Arsenal’s most productive player this season with nine goals and 13 assists so far. The winger is set to be out for at least two months with a hamstring setback.
The 23-year-old has been required to undergo a procedure on his muscle, which he damaged in last month’s 5-1 win at Crystal Palace.
The attacker’s absence comes as a huge blow for Mikel Arteta, whose side is looking to cut the gap to Liverpool in the title race. Martinelli admitted that his team have lost a world class talent for the foreseeable future but backs his teammates to cover the void.
Speaking to TNT Sports after full-time against Brentford, Martinelli said of Saka: “No-one can replace him. He is one of the best players in the world. We trust in ourselves and we will try our best for the club.”
