Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli has scored four goals in his first two starts for Unai Emery’s side.
Martinelli has made a blistering start to his Arsenal career since signing in the summer, with the 18-year-old’s reputation growing quickly.
The Brazilian started up-front for Arsenal last night and he scored two quick-fire goals in their 4-0 win over Standard Liege in the Europa League.
There is now huge excitement about Martinelli’s future at the Emirates Stadium.
And Emery claims that Martinelli’s attitude in training is brilliant, as he always puts so much into the practice sessions.
Emery said: “He played in the pre-season with us and every training he showed us he’s hungry to be with us and to have the opportunity to show his capacity.
“His patience is amazing. In pre-season he played in many positions, above all he prefers to play left winger, he also played as a right winger. I am using him as a striker because he played in that position in Brazil.
“It’s not the best position for him but the first thing in his mind is to help us and to achieve, with that opportunity, some minutes with us. Really, for example, I think his performance and aptitude were amazing tonight.”
Martinelli has now scored four goals in his first two starts for Arsenal, and is surely pushing for a starting spot.
With Nicolas Pepe struggling and Alexandre Lacazette out injured, there may just be a gap in Arsenal’s attack up for grabs.
Martinelli looks to be pushing towards taking that place now, and he could well feature in the Premier League at the weekend.
Emery’s side are next in action on Sunday, when they take on Bournemouth.
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