Injured in the ankle, Gabriel Martinelli says goodbye to this Arsenal. The 21-year-old Brazilian striker suffered a serious ligament injury in the game against Brighton. Hopes of Martinelli playing again this season were dashed after The Athletic confirmed the extent of his injury.
With this absence, Martinelli will not be able to break the record for goals scored by a Brazilian in a single Premier League season, sharing the current record with Roberto Firmino with 15 goals.
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The news is a blow to Arsenal, who have two more games to play but whose chances of winning the title are slim with Manchester City top of the table. Martinelli’s injury, however, opens the door for other players, such as Kieran Tierney and Reiss Nelson, who could take their chances in the final two games.
Hopes to quick recovery
Off the pitch, the injury could also impact Arsenal’s transfer plans for next summer. Martinelli is a promising player and his injury could prompt the club to look for reinforcements, sparking speculation over a possible transfer.
Everyone is now hoping that Gabriel Martinelli will recover quickly and be ready for next season. In the meantime, Arsenal fans will have to do without his presence on the pitch and hope for a dignified end to the season for their team.
