Mikel Arteta provides update on Gabriel Martinelli after injury against Manchester City

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has provided an injury update on Gabriel Martinelli after Carabao Cup 4-1 defeat to Manchester City. Martinelli had an impressive game against City, however, he was substituted in the 49th minute after he was clattered by City goalkeeper Zack Steffen shortly before half-time and went down clutching his leg in agony. "No, no, no, it was just a really bad kick on his shin and it was swelling up, and he was in pain and came off," said Arteta. "He was pushing [to come back on in the second half], saying he was completely fine, saying he wanted to carry on. He had a scar that wasn’t open and he wanted to try. "So we gave him the possibility to try and when he was on the pitch he was uncomfortable so it was an easy decision to take him off." source - Metro / Join us on Telegram

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