Gabriel Martinelli dey close to returning to group training with Al-Hilal after the muscle injury wey sideline am, and the Brazilian don already give the Saudi club strong return with six goals in six games. The former Arsenal winger is responding well to treatment and following the recovery plan, according to Arriyadiyah newspaper.
Al-Hilal confam say Martinelli need treatment and rehabilitation programme wey go last 10 to 15 days after he pick the injury against Al-Qadsiah on 23 October for the 11th round of the Saudi Roshn League. The injury cost am three matches: the AFC Champions League Elite clashes with Al-Shamal of Qatar and Shabab Al-Ahli of UAE, plus the Saudi Roshn League meeting with Al-Fateh.
Martinelli dey use the international break to complete rehabilitation. Al-Hilal go return to training on 14 November to prepare for restart of season, and all eyes dey on whether he go rejoin group after shaking off injury. Coach Simone Inzaghi give the players 10-day rest after domestic competitions pause for FIFA international days.
Before the injury, Martinelli form bin dey talk for itself. He start mostly on the right wing for Al-Hilal because Crysencio Summerville occupy left wing, though he still fit drift left like he used to do for Arsenal. Al-Hilal dey top Saudi Pro League, and their tactical versatility na major reason. Martinelli tactical growth under Mikel Arteta give am tools to fit into that flexible setup.
Di main improvement for Martinelli na him involvement in goals, something Arsenal never really see from am for consistent basis. Al-Hilal set up to give am free rein in attack, and he dey use am well. His confidence dey high because he love the game. The injury also make am miss Carlo Ancelotti Brazil squad for the international break, but breaking into that Brazil attack no easy even when player fit.
