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‘Rapid with a brain’: Aaron Ramsdale thinks Arsenal 20-year-old is a gem

Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Aaron Ramsdale of Arsenal celebrates their side's first goal scored by teammate Bukayo Saka (not pictured) during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on January 01, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
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Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale has raved about his teammate Gabriel Martinelli on Ben Foster’s YouTube channel.

Ramsdale has said that Martinelli is a gem and has outlined what makes the Arsenal forward so special.

The England international goalkeeper has stated that Martinelli is very quick and is very clever as well.

The 23-year-old has added that the 20-year-old could get even better if he gets stronger physically.

Aaron Ramsdale on Arsenal teammate Gabriel Martinelli

Ramdale told Watford goalkeeper Foster about Martinelli on his YouTube channel: “Rapid, rapid with a brain. If he still gets a bit physical, he is still a kid. He is rapid and his finishing…”

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: (L-R) Alex Lacazette, Martin Odegaard, Granit Xhaka and Gabrel Martinelli celebrate the Arsenal goal, scored by Bukayo Saka during the Premier League match between Arsenal  and  Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on January 01, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images

Gem

In our view, Martinelli is an Arsenal gem, and he will only get better.

Ramsdale trains with the 20-year-old on a regular basis, and the Englishman is better suited than most to pass his judgement on the Brazilian.

And it is clear that Ramsdale rates Martinelli highly.

Martinelli is getting regular playing time now, and we are seeing how good he is and how much potential he has.

The Arsenal no. 35 has scored four goals and provided two assists in nine Premier League starts so far this season.

One of the reasons why Arsenal are doing so well and are in the running for the Premier League top four is because of Martinelli’s recent performances.