Mikel Arteta has praised Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz and Gabriel’s performances within the Gunners’ 2-1 win over Manchester United in a pre-season pleasant.
The trio flew to america to affix the remainder of their teammates after having fun with a summer time on worldwide responsibility with their nations. Havertz performed an important position in Germany’s dwelling Euro 2024 marketing campaign, however was unable to progress within the match after dealing with a defeat to eventual winners Spain within the quarter-final.
In the meantime, Martinelli and Gabriel reached the quarter-finals of Copa America with Brazil, shedding on penalties to Uruguay. They returned to Arteta’s squad in time to face the Crimson Devils and acquired heaps of reward from the Gunners boss.
“They’d a day and one coaching session however they’ve come again in superb situation,” he mentioned after Arsenal’s victory. “We all know that the boys are excessive velocity in the mean time they usually’re not going to have time to arrange, in order that they must meet up with that rhythm they usually look actually good.
“I believe it was a very aggressive match, actually good opposition for us, and I am very pleased that we managed to win the sport. It was an enormous take a look at towards an opponent which can be in an excellent second. They’re having an excellent pre-season and we’ve to show round a consequence which is nice observe for us.
“We will play Liverpool subsequent which is a very powerful opponent as effectively. So, it is time to adapt, journey once more to a distinct time zone, completely different individuals, completely different stadiums, and a distinct type of opponent. It is all actually optimistic issues for us to get higher.”
Martinelli marked his return to the Arsenal squad with a aim within the ultimate 10 minutes of the sport to ensure victory over United. The group return to motion on Thursday after they face Liverpool, led by new supervisor Arne Slot.
