Gabriel Martinelli: 2019/20 Performances

[Riou]

Even if he doesn’t score or assist his sheer work rate will be a problem to the opposition. How can you not love this player? Should be starting every game.

Got that Sanchez like energy, where he is always trying, brings much needed urgency to what has been a very laid back attack in the last few months...definitely our best left winger!

 

[Yousif Arsenal]

Love his work rate, but it burns you out. Hope he knows how to manage himself through games. Will lead to problems when he's in his prime at Barcelona.

Depends on his stamina some players just never look tired like Ramaey he run all over the pitch or Kante

 

[Eaststander74]

He rattled that home like a greedy swine. He knew he was going to run straight in the net to grab the ball and get play moving again before he struck it, such was the confidence on the strike. You ****ing love to see that. His energy was Sanchez-esque.

 

[Trilly]

He runs really fast.

 

[Trilly]

It was border line criminal Saka was starting games ahead of him. Nothing against Saka, he is a youngster with potential but it was clear he isn't ready to start games for us on a regular basis, he still needs to gradually get used to this level. Whereas Martinelli even a blind person could see he was ready.

Not really sure what was going on with Saka. I mean I like the kid but I almost ripped my hair out when Freddie continued to start him ahead of Pepe and Martinelli.

Glad that weird phase is over.

 

[trippyhippy]

I love this guy.. Taken every chance he's got so far.. Deserves to keep his place.

Its a shame the likes of Reiss and Saka haven't taken their chances like him especially Saka considering how many starts he had. Sure they are young but so is Martinelli. At the end of the day its his mentality that seperates them

 

[pacstud]

Best thing (on top of soooo many accolades) is his strength. No problems in traffic and STRONG in the box.

Great player all-around.

 

[kofigunner]

Can’t say enough about his work rate either. when the more experienced players are jogging back, if at all, Martinelli is busting a but to get back into position. Players like Willock should really learn from this. That kind of desire is what will help a young player break into the first team and stay there. Nothing will be handed to you, you have to work hard for every opportunity, and I hope that’s the message that Freddie is passing on.

 

[Gooner Zig]

Love his work rate, but it burns you out. Hope he knows how to manage himself through games. Will lead to problems when he's in his prime at Barcelona.

Won't be a problem at Barca when he's getting juiced up

 

[celestis]

Even if he doesn’t score or assist his sheer work rate will be a problem to the opposition. How can you not love this player? Should be starting every game.

The other pleasant suprise is his incredible maturity , hardly even celebrated the goal and I loved the way he celebrated with Pepe with the 2nd obviously the kids are tight .

 

[CaseUteinberger]

The other pleasant suprise is his incredible maturity , hardly even celebrated the goal and I loved the way he celebrated with Pepe with the 2nd obviously the kids are tight .

He seems like a player we can build on. Think he was the steal of the window for us. A real gem! And as you say, seems really mature.

 

[Aussie_gunner123]

I love this guy, I want to get his name on my next jersey but I don't want to put the mocker on, everytime I've put a name on the players have left a few months later (first Fabregas, 2nd Van Persie) hahaha. Probably best to leave it off. We've got to find a way to keep this guy in the 11.

 

[CaseUteinberger]

I love this guy, I want to get his name on my next jersey but I don't want to put the mocker on, everytime I've put a name on the players have left a few months later (first Fabregas, 2nd Van Persie) hahaha. Probably best to leave it off. We've got to find a way to keep this guy in the 11.

Please don't print his name on your jersey! We need to hang on to that talent. He is really showing some promise.

 

[Aussie_gunner123]

Please don't print his name on your jersey! We need to hang on to that talent. He is really showing some promise.

Nah mate don't worry I won't, I'd already made my decision Anyway, this guys enthusiasm & energy is 1st class, after our 2nd & 3rd goals I loved his celebrations, coming straight over to the players with such joy. Not just him but every player just came running straight over with joy on their faces!

 

[Aussie_gunner123]

Came running in too hard & tripped over Pepe after his goal looked pretty funny

 

[Gooner_girl14]

In our worst season ever (so far) in decades, he's probably been the only positive. I don't want to over-hype young players, but I get the same feeling with him that I did with Cesc (though Cesc was younger) - that he's going to be a very special player. He just doesn't hide and gets stuck in 100%, a grittiness that we've been lacking for a long time.

 

[boyinneedofhumor]

"Sorry, Mkhi... the number has found its long term heir"

 

[Zaza]

Long term CF option. I always had a feeling he'd be better off there after watching his first few games for us. Technique isn't the greatest but it's something he can work on.

 

[Mark Tobias]

He has it. Definitely. Love his look, his passion, his yhreat his pose. Everything just screams cult hero!

 

[TromsoGooner]

Loved how he picked up the ball straight away to get the game started again after his goal. When you score your first PL goal at the age of 18 you could certainly be forgieven for wanting to celebrate a bit more regardless of the result.