Striker Arsenal Gabriele Martinelli deemed ineligible to enter Brazilian national team for World Cup 2022. Martinelli chose not to worry about criticism.
Brazil has announced the team that will compete in Qatar later this year. In the front row, coach Tite called Martinelli along with a number of prominent names such as Neymar, Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo, Antony, Raphinha, Richarlison and Gabriel Jesus. As for the surprise that emerged as senior striker Roberto Firmino was sidelined despite having scored eight goals for Liverpool earlier this season.
Former Brazilian player Neto then criticized Tite’s decision to call Martinelli. According to Neto, Flamengo striker Gabriel Barbosa deserves to be in the squad because he has scored 29 goals in 62 games in all competitions. Neto even called Martinelli’s definition “joke” and “embarrassment”.
Gabriele Martinelli in fact, he recorded only five goals plus two assists in 19 games Arsenal throughout the competition. Even so, Martinelli contributed greatly to the Gunners’ success in reaching the top of the Premier League standings and qualifying for the round of 16 of the Europa League.
The 21-year-old striker was relaxed in responding to Neto’s criticism. What is clear is that Martinelli will help Brazil to be successful as much as possible World Cup 2022.
“I think it’s natural,” Martinelli said ESPN Brazil. “Some people in Brazil don’t know me, and it’s fair to say that there are other players who deserve to be on the national team.”
“But I’m pretty relaxed about it. I think it’s natural. I still know what I’m doing in my club. I know what I’m capable of and I know what I can do.”
“And you have to believe that I will do my best for the Brazilian national team, in any way possible to help the team, I will help them. It will be a great experience for me.” Martinelli.
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