![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/arsenal-dealt-huge-north-london-derby-injury-blow-with-star-missing-training/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/arsenal-manager-mikel-arteta-talks-846226912.jpg&description=GAB SMACKED Published : 17:35, 22 Sep 2023 Updated : 17:52, 22 Sep 2023 ARSENAL have been dealt a huge blow ahead of their clash with fierce rivals Tottenham Hotspur this weekend. The Gunners play host to Spurs in the eagerly anticipated North London derby and it looks as though they could be without Gabriel Martinelli. 5 Gabriel Martinelli was missing from Arsenal training today Credit: Getty 5 He went off injured during Arsenal's 1-0 away win over Everton Credit: EPA Martinelli has been a crucial part of Mikel Arteta's side for the last few seasons with nobody scoring more Premier League goals for the Gunners last term. But the Brazilian limped off injured in the early stages of Arsenal's trip to Goodison Park to face Everton last weekend. And his injury saw him miss out on the North London outfit's return to the Champions League too as he was absent from Arteta's matchday squad on Wednesday. However Arsenal did just fine without him, breezing past PSV in cruise control with a 4-0 victory. But with tougher opponents on Sunday in the shape of Ange Postecoglou's high-flying Spurs , the red side of North London will be concerned over his absence from training. Martinelli wasn't spotted amongst the rest of the Arsenal first team during their sessions today. And with just one more training session at London Colney before they do battle with their noisy neighbours, Arsenal could be without their tricky winger once again. However Mikel Arteta didn't completely rule Martinelli out of contention for a spot at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon , leaving fans on tenterhooks. 5 Mikel Arteta hasn't ruled out being able call upon Martinelli on Sunday Credit: Getty When asked about his fitness, he said: "With Gabi we are still assessing him, so let's see if he can make the game or not." Arsenal fans have reacted to the news on social media, but seem calm despite Martinelli's absence. One said: " Trossard to the rescue." Whilst another added: "Don't rush him, we have Tross){kind=link}
ARSENAL have been dealt a huge blow ahead of their clash with fierce rivals Tottenham Hotspur this weekend.
The Gunners play host to Spurs in the eagerly anticipated North London derby and it looks as though they could be without Gabriel Martinelli.
No sign of Gabriel Martinelli in team training for Arsenal today.