Things are getting complicated for Mikel Arteta and Arsenal. Already faced with the absences of Martin Ødegaard, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Ben White, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Kai Havertz and Kieran Tierney, the Gunners see their infirmary continue to fill up.
After Bukayo Saka’s injury during England’s defeat against Greece (1-2) in the Nations League last Thursday, it is now Gabriel Martinelli who worries the London club. The Brazilian striker came on as a substitute five minutes from the end of the match between Brazil and Chile (2-1) on Friday, as part of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
First verdict for Martinelli
However, despite this lack of playing time, it was enough for Martinelli to get injured. And sAccording to a press release from the Brazilian Football Federation (CBF), the 23-year-old suffers from “small muscle edema in the right calf” and is currently undergoing treatment.
A new blow for the vice-champions of England, currently third in the Premier League. Arteta’s men will travel to face Bournemouth next Saturday as part of matchday 8 of the championship.
