Ben White says Arsenal have an incredibly skilled 20-year-old in their ranks

Thu 7 October 2021 7:15, UK Updated Thu 7 October 2021 16:52, UK

Arsenal defender Ben White has claimed that Gunners forward Gabriel Martinelli is the most s🀅kilful player at the Emi🔜rates.

Unai Emery br༒ought the 20-year-old to Arsenal from Brazilian side Ituano FC in 2019 for just £6million.

In 2019-20, Martinelli netted 10 times, becoming the first teena꧒ge goalscorer to reach double figures for Arsenal since Nicolas Anelka in 1998-99.

The Brazilian has struggled for game time under Mikel Arte♈ta, however.

Last s💛eason, Martinelli made just 23 appearances for Arsenal, while this season, he has pl🌌ayed just four times.

Despite his lack of game time, the youngster is clearly a skilful player, recognised by fans 𒉰and his peers.

♋White, speaking on an Ask Me Anyt𒁏hing session on Arsenal’s channel, praised Martinelli’s talent.

When asked who he thought was the most skilful player at Arsenal, he replied: “I would probably go Gabrie♊l. He’s silky!”

According to , Martinel🍷li starred for t🧜he Gunners in a behind-closed-doors friendly with QPR at London Colney on Wednesday.

White, Gabriel Magalhaes, Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Alexandre Lacazette were also involved in the 3-2 win ove🙈r the R’s, added the outlet.

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Martinelli looked set to be Arsenal’s next big star, but sadly he has spent a lot of tiꩵme on the sidelines.

He was injured at various points over the past two seasons, but he continues to struggle for game time under 🐻Arteta.

Howeverꦕ, a contract extension until 2024 suggests he’s definitely one for the lon🐻g term, and he’s bound to get more time as the season goes on.