‘Ronaldinho?’ – Watch Arsenal star Gabriel Martinelli’s outrageous skill sending fans into meltdown during Brazil clash
GABRIEL MARTINELLI sent Arsenal fans into meltdown by executing a sensational piece of skill for Brazil.
The forward received his first senior international call-up by boss Tite, and too full advantage of his opportunity.
Martinelli made his debut last Thursday as a 75th minute substitute during a 4-0 win over Chile.
He was given a little longer to shine against Bolivia last night, replacing Philippe Coutinho in the 54th minute.
And boy, did he.
The moment that captured fans’ imaginations most came in the 75th minute.
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Receiving a clipped ball by Dani Alves in the left channel, Martinelli produced a sensational 360 degree spin to waltz past the helpless Jairo Quinteros.
He was round the defender in a heartbeat, then finding himself one on one with the goalkeeper.
The 20-year-old chipped narrowly wide, missing out on what would have been a sensational goal.
But despite his failure to score at the end of it, Martinelli’s piece of skill will live long in fans’ memories.
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One wrote: “Loving the monster Gabi is becoming ”
While another added: “The confidence in the lad is brimming. So much energy and spirit.”
A third commented: “Gabriel Martinelli has unlocked his inner Ronaldinho, some of these skills man… ”
Martinelli’s swivel wasn’t the first moment that has made Gunners fans during the international break.
He also produced a screamer in training that got supporters gushing.
Martinelli has made 26 appearances for Arsenal this term, scoring five goals and laying on four assists.