"There is serious competition over on the left hand side now and Martinelli's struggles for consistency over the last couple of seasons has seen a big drop off in terms of his level of contributions. Goals have dried up and right now he looks like a player who is really lacking belief and confidence, which was very evident with his performance at Liverpool before the international break."
"A lot of fans believe an upgrade is needed on the left of the attack and although Eze is a different profile of player to Martinelli, that left sided position certainly looks his best route into the XI. This is a big season for Martinelli, one that does feel pivotal in terms of where his future might lie. There was talk about him leaving in the summer, but I don't think that was ever really going to happen."
Gabriel Martinelli has had a quiet start to the season and faces intensified competition on the left following Eberechi Eze's arrival. Martinelli has struggled for consistency over recent seasons, with goals drying up and visible confidence issues, notably in the Liverpool match. Many supporters consider an upgrade on the left, and Eze appears the most likely route into the starting XI for that side. There was summer transfer interest but no substantial offers, and limited Saudi interest. Arsenal could reconsider a sale next summer if form does not improve. Contract talks for Bukayo Saka and William Saliba are now a priority, and Andrea Berta has performed well on renewals.
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