Brazil coach explains why Gabriel Martinelli was picked

Gabriel Martinelli earned his place in the 26-man Brazil World Cup squad.

The 21-year-old has played only 81 minutes of international football and was one of the deserving players included in the 26-man squad list.

Martinelli has been brilliant for the Gunners this season bagging five goals and two assists in the Premier League after 13 matches.

He is undoubtedly one of the inexperienced players in Brazil’s squad but Brazil coach Tite has full faith in the winger’s ability to perform at the highest level.

Tite told Globo Esporte:“Gabriel Martinelli’s role: Outward, winger, aggressive. He’s been one of the highlights at Arsenal, at the top of the Premier League.

“A player of individual plays, of transitions in speed. Who was with us in two call-ups, who’s been maintaining this high level.

“In this competition, we say that these athletes compete at a high level. Others could have been called up, and it would have been fully fair. And there are arguments for others that could be called, that’s also true.

“They are choices. Choosing an athlete that he is… within the characteristics of the team and the model, we need sharp players on the sides. Incisors on the sides. That’s how the team came together. So having these players, which is the case with Martinelli as well.”

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