Arsenal fans react on Twitter to Gabriel Martinelli training video

Add as preferred source on Google

A number of Arsenal fans have taken to Twitter to react to a video Gabriel Martinelli posted on his Instagram story, showing the forward scoring a number of goals in a training drill.

It has been a frustrating season for the 19-year-old. He made his return from a long-term injury in December. And like Emile Smith Rowe, he seemed to make an immediate impact after being thrown in by Mikel Arteta.

However, unlike Smith Rowe, Martinelli has struggled for game-time since. The teenager has not played a single Premier League game since January.

In fact, he was not even in the squad for Sunday’s North London derby win over Spurs. And in fairness, Arteta was not exactly made to pay for that decision with the Gunners securing the bragging rights.

However, Martinelli has issued a reminder of what he can do on the training pitch. The Brazilian posted a video on his social media of him scoring several goals in a drill.

The first goal is unquestionably the best as he performs a delicious volley to send the ball into the far corner.

And unsurprisingly, the clips have not escaped the attention of the Arsenal fans. Several have speculated about what the specific drill could mean for Martinelli’s future.

‘Massive talent when healthy’

Admittedly, there are plenty who have insisted that it is probably a common drill for players in a number of positions. But some have wondered whether it is a sign that Arteta wants to use Martinelli as a central striker.

As noted by Football London, the Arsenal boss once stated that Martinelli’s best position is through the middle. And some are hoping that these videos are an indicator that he may soon get his chance as a striker.

Here is a tweet that includes the videos, along with some of the reaction from Arsenal fans…