August 25th 2024.
Gary Neville, the former Manchester United player, expressed his concerns about one of Arsenal's players lacking self-confidence. He addressed Mikel Arteta, the team's manager, and emphasized the need for special care and attention for this player.
Despite a great start to the new season, with a convincing win against Aston Villa on Saturday, Arsenal still has room for improvement. Two second-half goals from substitute Leandro Trossard and Thomas Partey secured the much-needed victory, especially after their previous defeat by Unai Emery's team last season. Trossard's goal came with his first touch off the bench, replacing the underperforming Martinelli.
The Belgian player seemed visibly upset at being left out of the starting line-up for the second consecutive week, with Martinelli taking his place yet again. With the potential arrival of Mikel Merino, Arteta might shift his focus to strengthening the forward line during the remaining days of the transfer window. However, Neville believes that investing time and effort in helping Martinelli regain his confidence and form is crucial for the team's success.
Neville commented during the match on Sky Sports, pointing out a specific moment when Martinelli had the opportunity to counter-attack against the opposing team's defenders. As a former right-back himself, Neville understands the thought process of a winger in such a situation, and he noticed Martinelli hesitating instead of taking advantage of his superior speed and skills. He questioned whether it was a lack of belief or confidence that caused this hesitation, or if Martinelli was playing it safe and not taking risks.
Neville believes that Martinelli needs some extra care and attention at the moment, as he is not performing at his best. The young player has the potential to be a great asset for Arsenal, with his direct and instinctive style of play. However, he is currently struggling to find his footing and needs support from the team and the manager to regain his confidence.
As Arsenal fans eagerly await news, updates, and analysis of their team, it is clear that there is still work to be done for them to reach their full potential. With the transfer window closing soon, it remains to be seen whether Mikel Arteta will prioritize strengthening the forward line or helping Martinelli get back to his best.
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