LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 21: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal scores his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC at Stamford Bridge on January 21, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
Gabriel Martinelli’s meteoric rise has made him one of Arsenal’s most important players at the moment.
Silvestre believes the Brazilian can still improve in two key areas to benefit Arsenal’s pursuit of Premier League title
The Brazilian winger has been handed plenty of first-team opportunities so far this season following Emile Smith Rowe’s injury struggles, with the Hale End graduate now set to be sidelined until the new year.
Martinelli has registered six goal contributions in 11 appearances in all competitions so far this term as he continues to impress under Mikel Arteta.
The 21-year-old was sensational in the dramatic 3-2 win against Liverpool on Sunday, scoring the opening goal inside a minute before setting up Bukayo Saka’s goal at the end of the first half. Arsenal are keen to tie the Brazilian down to a new long-term contract, and Martinelli himself is confident a deal can be agreed between the player and club.
Despite his impressive form to start the new season, ex-Gunners defender Mikael Silvestre believes the Brazilian can still improve in two key areas to benefit Arsenal’s Premier League title challenge. Speaking to bettingexpert, Silvestre said: “Decision making for him [Martinelli].
“He is 21, so it was about gaining experience and becoming a bit more mature in his decision-making. The way he is reading the game, I would say it is much better.
“Also, I believe he is fitter, and he is getting a run of games. But in the past, this was always an issue because he would get injured. Now I have my fingers crossed for him that he will continue.”
“He has an electric pace. He’s tricky, and on top of that, now he is making the right choices at the right moment in the right areas of the pitch. His defending for the team is also getting better.”
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