GABRIEL MARTINELLI was forced off for Arsenal with a worrying looking injury during their clash against Sheffield United.
The Brazilian forward had starred in the game as he contributed a goal and an assist to Arsenal’s storming 6-0 win.
Gabriel Martinelli picked up an injury against Sheffield United
He looked in discomfort before exiting the pitch
Martinelli, 22, was helped off the pitch after sustaining an injury.
He appeared unable to put any weight on his right foot and looked to be wincing in pain as he went straight down the tunnel.
Gabriel Jesus was sent on by Arteta as concern over his compatriot raised.
Arsenal fans were left seething on social media as they slammed Arteta for not taking him off earlier.
One fan posted: “Why wasn’t Trossard on for Martinelli at half-time? Now Martinelli is injured.”
A second commented: “Martinelli limping. It’s over for me.”
A third wrote: “Why is Arteta behaving like a novice 6-0 and you still have your best players playing now Martinelli injured this what the same thing that happened when Saliba got injured and ruined everything.”
A fourth said: “Sad to see Martinelli injured 🤕 We hope he recovers swiftly.”
A fifth added: “Arteta really was 6-0 up and then only subbed off Martinelli when he was injured.”
A sixth declared: “Martinelli’s injury just ruined everything.”
Speaking after the game, Arteta gave his initial assessment, saying: “It’s just a cut. He had a slight cut. We have to see how it is.”
Bukayo Saka was also taken off at half-time, with Arteta revealing the England ace was “feeling sick.”
Martinelli’s goal put Arsenal ahead 6-0 at Bramall Lane following a brilliant display.
After Jayden Bogle’s own goal made it 2-0 in just 13 minutes, Martin Odegaard had opened the score in the fifth minute.
The Gunners’ fourth goal came from Kai Havertz in the 25th minute, after Martinelli had already scored two minutes earlier.
In the 39th minute, Declan Rice made it five, and in the second half, Ben White added Arsenal’s sixth goal of the game.
After just fifteen minutes, a large number of Sheffield United supporters had had enough and were seen leaving the stadium in droves.