Gabriel Martinelli missed Arsenal’s 2-1 win over Brentford on Saturday (Getty)Mikel Arteta was coy over the availability of Gabriel Martinelli for Arsenal’s Champions League clash with Porto on Tuesday evening. The 22-year-old was forced off in the 64th minute of Arsenal’s 6-0 win over Sheffield United a week ago due to a cut on his foot. Martinelli subsequently missed Arsenal’s 2-1 win over Brentford on Saturday and failed to make the matchday squad. ‘Not many updates, we still have 24 hours and we’re trying to have everyone fit and available,’ Arteta said during his pre-match press conference on Monday afternoon. ‘The boys are in a good place.’When asked directly about the chances of Martinelli playing, Arteta replied: ‘A percentage you want?

Source: Metro March 11, 2024 18:09 UTC