Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Gabriel Martinelli is in line to return in opposition to Brighton and Hove Albion on Sunday.
The Brazilian ahead missed Tuesday night time’s remaining Champions League group recreation in opposition to PSV. Though the Gunners, in Martinelli’s absence, managed only a 1-1 draw, they nonetheless certified prime of Group B with 13 factors.
And now with Premier League motion again on the agenda, Arteta, who’s seeking to leapfrog Liverpool and return to the highest of the desk, has supplied followers with a probably important replace.
Talking to reporters in his pre-match press convention, the Spaniard admitted Martinelli may change Leandro Trossard this weekend.
“He’s feeling good. He’ll be in rivalry,” the Arsenal boss stated when requested concerning the 22-year-old, as quoted by 90min.
For the reason that begin of the season, Martinelli, who has as much as four-and-a-half years left on his deal, has scored 4 objectives and registered three assists in 19 video games in all competitions.
Sunday’s match on the Emirates, which is ready to kick off at 2 p.m. (UK time), will not be scheduled for dwell TV broadcast.
