October 14th 2024.
Unfortunately, the Brazilian national team will be without the talented Gabriel Martinelli for their upcoming World Cup qualifier against Peru. The 23-year-old winger has been unable to train due to a calf injury, which he sustained in his brief appearance as a substitute during Brazil's win against Chile last Friday.
As his teammates prepared for the important match against Peru, Martinelli was receiving treatment from Brazil's medical team. They have diagnosed him with a "muscle edema", a condition where the muscle swells due to excess fluid. This has kept him out of the final training session on Monday and he is not expected to play in the match.
This injury comes as a disappointment for Martinelli, who has been impressing for Arsenal in their recent matches against Leicester City, Paris Saint-Germain, and Southampton. It is also a setback for Brazil, who currently sit in fourth place in their World Cup qualifying table, six points behind leaders Argentina.
The Brazilian head coach, Dorival Junior, has already announced his starting line-up for the match against Peru, with Marquinhos as the team captain. He expressed his expectations for a strong performance from the team and emphasized the importance of respecting their opponent who is also trying to recover and improve.
While Martinelli's absence is a major blow for Brazil, Arsenal is also facing their own injury concerns. The club is hoping for a quick recovery for Martinelli and fellow teammate Bukayo Saka, who is dealing with a hamstring issue. Saka was unable to play for England in their recent win over Finland and Arsenal will be eagerly awaiting updates on his condition as they prepare for their Premier League game against Bournemouth this Saturday.
It is a challenging time for both Martinelli and Arsenal, but they will be hoping for a speedy recovery for their young stars. In the meantime, fans can stay updated on all the latest news, exclusive content, and analysis from Arsenal by signing up for their newsletter.
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