Arsenal handed yet another international break injury worry after Bukayo Saka update
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta will be holding his breath once again after reports emerged from Brazil about forward Gabriel Martinelli ahead of a match against Peru
Arsenal’s hatred of international breaks could be deepened after news of an injury scare for Gabriel Martinelli surfaced from Brazil.
Martinelli left for international duty full of confidence after returning two goals and two assists in his last five games for Arsenal. He made a substitute appearance in Brazil’s crucial 2-1 win over Chile in Santiago on Friday before a potential disaster struck.
TNT Sports Brazil have reported that Martinelli has been troubled by a calf problem in the build-up to their next World Cup qualifier against Peru in Brasilia. He was spotted with the team doctor at the hotel on Sunday and went to have a precautionary scan after training.
The injury isn’t thought to be a significant one, but Arsenal supporters will have to hold their breath and await the scan results. It will be a familiar feeling for Gunners fans, given the recent events involving Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka on international duty.
Odegaard has been sidelined since picking up a serious injury on September 9 while playing for Norway. The Arsenal captain is fighting hard to return as soon as possible, but it seemed as though another significant blow had been struck on Thursday when Saka hobbled out of England’s 2-1 defeat by Greece.
