Former Arsenal star Paul Merson has slammed young winger Gabriel Martinelli, labelling him a football crime after failing to check the offside line in their 1-1 draw at Fulham
last weekend. The Gunners equalised through William Saliba’s free-kick in the second half and Martinelli was brought on in the 88th minute when he crossed from the sideline for Bukayo Saka to head home. However, VAR ruled Martinelli out
for just half a step offside. Despite passing the ball and creating a thrilling chance, the 23-year-old Brazilian’s positioning has drawn criticism.
“In football terms, what Martinelli did was a crime,” said Merson to ทางเข้า https://ufabet999.app, who made more than 400 appearances for Arsenal during the 1990s as a pundit. “
I cannot emphasize enough how you can’t do that. You can’t be offside in situations like that. “
He has to watch the opposition defenders. Martinelli’s pace. And he can leave one or two yards, he doesn’t have to try to take risks in tight situations.”
“I would be surprised if in the dressing room Martinelli isn’t someone who gets a lot of flak from the manager. “
Even Marnelly knows that, you can see it on his face after it. He can’t do that when playing between the lines.”