Gabriel Martinelli misses Arsenal's FA Cup clash with Newcastle after picking up injury in warm-up

01/09/2021

Gabriel Martinelli injured his ankle in the warm-up for Arsenal’s FA Cup clash with Newcastle, with the Brazilian forced to miss the match.

Martinelli had been originally named in the starting XI for the third-round tie against Newcastle on Saturday, but appeared to roll his ankle as he warmed up, pre-match.

The Brazilian appeared to be distressed as he received treatment from the Arsenal medical staff, before getting to his feet.

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He was replaced in the Arsenal starting XI by Reiss Nelson, after the club confirmed it was an ankle injury that Martinelli had suffered.

The fresh setbacks comes as a blow to Arsenal and Martinelli. The 19-year-old has helped Arsenal turn their season around in recent weeks, after returning from a long absence with a knee injury.

Gabriel Martinelli misses Arsenal's FA Cup clash with Newcastle after picking up injury in warm-up

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