Against Japan, Martinelli played in a position he rarely takes at Arsenal, and this adjustment perfectly aligned with head coach Ancelotti's tactical arrangements. Martinelli stated that Ancelotti had previously communicated with him in detail, guiding him on how to play as a center forward.
"I don't play this position at Arsenal, but I can totally handle it," he said in an interview with Kaz TV. "The coach has been communicating with me, teaching me how to play in the center. I'm willing to contribute to the team in any position. On the field, I will do my best to help Brazil."
Regarding the substitution of Martinelli, Ancelotti explained, "It was mainly to inject fresh energy into the game. Martinelli is extremely impactful and a very crucial substitute choice; he always delivers high-quality performances after coming on. His move to the center also allows Vinicius to move to the wing more freely."
After scoring the winning goal, Martinelli confessed, "Seeing Brazilian fans ecstatic about the team's advancement, the joy in my heart is indescribable. My family, wife, parents, friends... I can't even express how I feel right now.
I think it will take some time for this excitement to subside. In the last match against Scotland, I hit the post, and I knew I would get another chance. Thank God, I seized this game-winning opportunity. Everyone on the team gave their all, and I am happy with everyone's performance."
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Guraysahaa
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Bro refused to play as a striker for us now his acting brand new
it's not him its Arteta not brave enough to test new way to form different matches
kyle-parangosky
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Martinelli is good playing at central position. Arteta should change and play him there.
you know ball
Gajaak
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I’m a city fan and Martineli is one of those players I fear against city, his off the ball movement is very good. I remember his goal against city last season as he came in, no many touches or dribbles but couple of good runs and scored the equalizer in the dying seconds.
AbSixers
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that is martinelli true position sport to play look at him most of his goals in arsenal come from the central position so playing him there suit him more
so if you are arteta you will play matineli as arsenal striker
AbSixers
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I don't want to see you in arsenal next season
danoni31
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Martinelli scored but he intercepted many passes that were meant for vini Junior. Iam sure him playing centrally doesn't sit well with vini.
ohh, vini jr report Martinelli to you right?
sambclntuy
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Bro refused to play as a striker for us now his acting brand new
yaneimoprz
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you don't have to sign another striker when you have Martinelli
jitabdpsuy
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Martinelli is good playing at central position. Arteta should change and play him there.
memacdeilz
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that is martinelli true position sport to play look at him most of his goals in arsenal come from the central position so playing him there suit him more
libabelt
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Martinelli gave Brazil a win. instead of praising him, you still complain he intercepted passes meant for Vinicious Jnr. Vini was on the pitch for close to 70 minutes before Martinelli came in. What did he do? Give honor where honor is due
Lovestare
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just because you made it through, now you will tell us you dont eat bananas in Arsenal but Ancelotti is forcing you too 🤔🤔🤔 good job though 👍
iam_everywhere2
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Martinelli scored but he intercepted many passes that were meant for vini Junior. Iam sure him playing centrally doesn't sit well with vini.