Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli don finally talk about the incident wey happen between am and Liverpool defender Conor Bradley for Thursday 0-0 Premier League draw between Arsenal and Liverpool.
The Gunners miss chance to fully cash in on Manchester City dropped points against Brighton, but the match for Emirates turn controversial because of Martinelli action for stoppage time.
Bradley twist him knee awkwardly as e dey chase long ball, and the Northern Ireland defender fall down sharp-sharp, dey clearly show say pain dey worry am. While e dey ground, Martinelli come drop the ball on top am, wey many people see as unnecessary.
The Liverpool player later drag himself enter pitch small, likely to slow down restart, and that one vex Martinelli badly. The Brazilian winger push am go beyond touchline, action wey cause serious reaction from Liverpool players and medical staff.
Referee Anthony Taylor show Martinelli yellow card, while Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville no waste time label the Brazilian “idiotic” and even call am a “disgrace” for live commentary.
Martinelli Apologise After Speaking With Conor Bradley
After the match, both Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and Liverpool boss Arne Slot come out defend Martinelli. Slot talk say Martinelli be “nice guy” and say e fit assume say Bradley dey time-waste because of how the situation look.
However, matters take serious turn when Bradley get stretchered off and later leave the stadium on crutches, sign say the injury fit be bad.
Martinelli later issue public apology for social media after e confirm say e don talk with Bradley privately.
“Conor and I don message each other and I don already apologise give am,” Martinelli write. “I really no understand say the injury serious for that moment because emotions high.
“I dey deeply sorry for how I react. I wish Conor quick recovery,” Martinelli add.
Bradley Liverpool career don already suffer because of injuries. The young defender don miss 58 matches for the club across all competitions, including eight games this season alone.
Arne Slot Give Worrying Update on Conor Bradley Injury
Arne Slot also talk about Bradley injury after the game, and him comments raise more concern.
The 22-year-old don battle muscle and hamstring issues before, but how him knee twist on Thursday night cause fear of possible season-ending injury, including ACL damage.
Slot admit say the situation no look good, but e still dey hopeful say the scans go bring better news.
“I never know yet, but e no look great if player dey leave pitch on stretcher,” Slot talk. “When you watch the video, everybody dey think the same thing, but we need wait for scan to know how bad e be. Maybe e fit even play on Monday – make we hope so.”
Liverpool get three full days to recover before dem face Barnsley for FA Cup third-round clash on Monday night, before Premier League match against Burnley next Saturday.
As for Arsenal, the Gunners still dey six points clear of Manchester City and Aston Villa for top of the Premier League table. Dem go travel go face Portsmouth for Sunday FA Cup tie, and Martinelli likely go return to the starting lineup.
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