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Gabriel Martinelli did not feature for Brazil as they drew 1-1 with Morocco in their opening game of the World Cup. However, Arsenal fans will be hoping that he gets some game time tonight as Carlo Ancelotti's side face Haiti.
Is Gabriel Martinelli expected to play for Brazil tonight?
As Brazil is expected to win comfortably against Haiti, it could be a good time for Ancelotti to rotate his lineup. Martinelli may not start in this fixture, but he will want to at least get some minutes off the bench.
Their match with Haiti kicks off at 1:30 AM BST on Saturday, June 20. Brazil's lineup will be announced an hour before the game starts on their official X account: @CBF_Futebol.
Brazil's left-wing depth chart at the World Cup
Player | Club | Caps | Current squad role |
|---|---|---|---|
Gabriel Martinelli | Arsenal | 23 | Substitute |
Vinicius Junior | Real Madrid | 50 | Starting on the left |
Raphinha | Barcelona | 40 | Starting on the right |
Both Vinicius Junior and Raphinha played 90 minutes against Morocco. Vinicius had his favored position on the left, which meant that Raphinha had to play on the right. Martinelli has a difficult task of breaking into the starting lineup.
Why Gabriel Martinelli's role matters for Arsenal supporters
This World Cup could be a chance for Martinelli to get his confidence back up. He scored just one Premier League goal last season. However, he did score four in the FA Cup and six in the Champions League. It could be detrimental to his mental state if he does not get much game time at the tournament.
Gunners fans will want him to be fresh for the new season. However, he has been linked with a move away from the club recently. This could be the last time Arsenal supporters see him play as one of their players.
How Gabriel Martinelli has performed for Brazil recently
- Martinelli has featured in just three of Brazil's last five games
- His last goal for his country came in a 3-1 win over Croatia in April
- The Brazilian has played a total of 104 minutes of international soccer this year
Brazil team news and predicted lineup
Brazil will likely be unchanged from the side that drew with Morocco.
Brazil predicted lineup vs Morocco: Alisson; Ibanez, Marquinhos, Gabriel, Santod; Guimaraes, Casemiro; Raphinha, Paqueta, Vinicius; Igor Thiago
What to watch for if Martinelli plays tonight
Martinelli will want to get amongst the goals if he is to play tonight. The Arsenal man will be desperate to make a mark to ensure more game time throughout the tournament. You do not get as much time to gel with your squad in international soccer, so it will be interesting to see how Martinelli links up with his teammates.
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