Declan Rice Believes Arsenal Can Knockout Real Madrid After Gabriel Martinelli’s Stunning Performance Against Fulham
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has praised Gabriel Martinelli’s incredible performance in the Gunners’ victory over Fulham, claiming it has fueled his belief that the team can overcome Real Madrid.
Despite Arsenal’s win over Fulham only closing the gap to Liverpool by nine points, it was a crucial three points ahead of tonight’s Merseyside derby. Goals from Mikel Merino and a returning Bukayo Saka secured the victory, with Rodrigo Muniz pulling one back late for Fulham.
After the match, Rice was full of admiration for Martinelli’s performance, especially since the winger had just returned from a hamstring injury. Martinelli’s role in setting up Saka’s goal stood out, as he showcased impressive skill, driving the ball forward and combining well with Merino.
Rice commented to Sky Sports: “All of our front players are so different to each other and they rotate so well… Martinelli was unbelievable tonight!” He praised Martinelli’s mentality and dedication, highlighting how “loved by everyone” the player is within the squad.
Despite rumors circulating that Arsenal could be open to selling Martinelli, his recent form has surely made the club reconsider, with fans praising the 23-year-old’s contribution to the win, which brought his goal involvement tally to nine for the season.
Arsenal fans have hailed Martinelli’s assist for Saka’s goal as one of his best performances in a long time, with many calling it a key display in the team’s current momentum.
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