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Kieran Horn

Brazil boss Tite reveals why Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli was late World Cup squad addition

Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli has received only his second international call up for Brazil, with the 21-year-old named in Tite's 26-man World Cup squad. Martinelli only made his senior debut for his country earlier this year but he is now set to represent Brazil at this winter's tournament.

Alongside fellow Brazilian team-mate Gabriel Jesus, Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka, Martinelli has become a crucial part of Arsenal's attack under Mikel Arteta this season which has seen the Gunners fly to the top of the Premier League table.

While he has been around the Arsenal first-team picture over the past few seasons, Martinelli has really established himself this campaign, notching five goals and two assists from 13 Premier League appearances.

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