Arteta after losing to his Porto counterpart in the away clash two weeks ago, is aiming to overturn the one-goal deficit at the Emirates
By Kehinde Okeowo
Arsenal boss, Mikel Arteta, has confirmed that Gabriel Martinelli is not fit and will miss the second leg of their UEFA Champions League (UCL) last-16 clash against Portuguese side, FC Porto at the Emirates.
The Brazilian winger suffered a foot injury last Monday during the Gunners’ 6-0 annihilation of Sheffield United in the Premier League.
He also missed the 2-1 win over London rivals, Brentford on Saturday, as he was later seen with a protective boot and walking on crutches after the game while heading through the mixed zone.
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Speaking ahead of the crucial Champions League second leg tie again Porto, Arteta said the 22-year-old Arsenal striker will sit out of the elite European game on Tuesday night.
Addressing reporters, he said: “Percentage you want [of him to play]? There are options. Sorry to disappoint you.”
The Gunners, following their last minute loss to Porto in the away encounter two weeks ago, are aiming to overturn the one-goal deficit in front of their supporters.
The winner over the two legs will join the likes of Man City, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and PSG in the quarter-finals of the competition.