🚨 MARTINELLI SUSPENDED BY ARTETA AFTER SHOCK DISPLAY VS BRENTFORD!
“There’s no way I will field him against Madrid,” fumes Arsenal boss after 1-1 draw at the Emirates
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has reportedly suspended Gabriel Martinelli until further notice after the Brazilian’s underwhelming performance in the 1-1 draw against Brentford. Despite returning to the starting lineup, Martinelli failed to impact the match, drawing Arteta’s ire just days before Arsenal’s crucial second-leg showdown with Real Madrid.
Arteta criticized Martinelli’s decision-making and attacking output, calling his display “unacceptable” in front of home fans. The Gunners, who had just thrashed Madrid 3-0 midweek, were expected to cruise—but Brentford fought back through Yoane Wissa’s stunning equalizer after Thomas Partey had given Arsenal the lead.
With Arsenal now 10 points behind Liverpool in the title race, Arteta is expected to reshuffle the squad heavily—Martinelli’s suspension a clear message about maintaining standards.
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