Arsenal player Gabriel Martinelli said he is “deeply sorry” to Conor Bradley, who got injured. The defending Premier League champions, Liverpool, faced off against the current the table toppers, Arsenal. Despite the efforts from both the teams, the match ended in a draw as Arsenal failed to take advantage of Man City’s draw. Liverpool have a big problem after Conor Bradley’s injury. Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli thought the player was wasting time, so he threw the ball towards him and tried to get him back to his feet. Although he later apologized to the player, saying he wasn’t aware of Bradley’s injury.
It came as no surprise that Arsenal absolutely dominated proceedings early on. With Liverpool ironically setting up in a very defensive low block. Wingers Gakpo and Frimpong man-marked Arsenal’s fullbacks, often finding themselves alongside the Reds’ center backs. While Bukayo Saka had Milos Kerkez busy. However, it was Conor Bradley who hit the bar midway through the half after a mix-up in the Arsenal defense saw the right-back chip the keeper from outside the box. It proved a rare opportunity for a Liverpool side that had 11 players in their own defensive third for long periods. Quite the irony given Slot’s comments about teams who defend against his team in that manner. Liverpool had a penalty shout early in the second half after Trossard’s challenge on Wirtz. Although the VAR said no intervention was required. A debatable decision. The Reds, in white, started to get more of a grip on the game as the half progressed and actually saw significantly more of the ball. Szoboszlai had two free kicks from range, the second of which was much closer than the first. A late injury for Bradley in stoppage time was a negative, while Gabriel Martinelli’s conduct was abysmal.
Apology from Martinelli to Conor Bradley
Gabriel Martinelli said he is “deeply sorry” for shoving Conor Bradley off the pitch and revealed he has apologized directly to the seriously injured Liverpool defender. Martinelli threw the ball at Bradley and manhandled him as he lay on the turf in the closing stages of Thursday’s 0-0 draw at Emirates. Bradley, 22, left the stadium on crutches and wearing a supportive brace on his left knee. Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane called Martinelli “a disgrace” on Sky Sports. But in response to the backlash, Martinelli posted a story on his Instagram account, writing, “Conor and I have messaged, and I have already apologized to him.” I really didn’t understand he was seriously injured in the heat of the moment. “I want to say I’m deeply sorry for reacting.” Sending Conor all my best again for a quick recovery.” Prior to Martinelli’s social media post, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta defended his player. Speaking in his post-match news conference, Arteta said, “Knowing Gabi, he’s an incredible, lovely guy, and he probably didn’t realize what happened.
Fan’s reaction
The Liverpool fans are concerned with the injury of Conor Bradley in the game against Arsenal. Despite the behavior, the fans understand Martinelli did not recognize it was a real injury. Slot said, “I don’t know Gabriel Martinelli but he comes across as a nice guy.
“The problem in general in football is that there’s so much time-wasting. You can feel annoyed when players pretend to be injured and you think they are time-wasting.
Author’s insight
From the author’s point of view, Conor Bradley’s injury didn’t look good. As for the situation with Martinelli the players already sorted it out over social media.
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