That’s what’s been reported by the Athletic after the Brazil international had to go off in the Carabao Cup semi-final defeat to Newcastle United in midweek.
Martinelli has been a key player for Arsenal, and Mikel Arteta is already short of options in attack due to Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus also being out for a long time.
See below as Martinelli posted from Dubai, where he’s clearly been deemed fit enough to join up with the rest of the squad…
Gabriel Martinelli's post on Instagram
Gabriel Martinelli’s post on Instagram
Martinelli perhaps won’t be taking part in the team’s training sessions there, but was still able to come along for any team bonding exercises or tactical sessions.
How will Arsenal cope without Gabriel Martinelli?
Gabriel Martinelli in action for Arsenal against Liverpool
Gabriel Martinelli in action for Arsenal against Liverpool
Martinelli may not have been at his very best this season, but it’s still a big blow to lose him, especially when Arsenal are already struggling with other injuries.
Losing Martinelli while Saka and Jesus are also out means Arteta is relying only on Kai Havertz, Leandro Trossard, Raheem Sterling and Ethan Nwaneri as options in his front three.
For Havertz in particular, this means there’s going to be very little opportunity for him to rest, which could then further his risk of injury at some point.
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