‘Can’t Believe He Took the Shot’ — Martinelli Frustrated at Arsenal star And Blames him for Arsenal's Struggles in Tough Champions League Loss to Inter Milan

Arsenal lost 1-0 against Inter Milan in their Champions League return, which didn’t go as planned. Once more, Mikel Arteta relied on Gabriel Martinelli to create chances from the left wing. Martinelli’s performance, however, was indicative of Arsenal’s general difficulties: despite their best efforts, they were unable to make the crucial plays when it counted.

Martinelli continued to send crosses into the box throughout the game, and Arsenal mainly relied on this strategy. The squad made 46 crosses in all, but none of them resulted in a goal. Many of these crosses were directed at Kai Havertz, but he was rarely in a position to score, and Arsenal was unable to make much of these attempts. Even when they did create a good chance, like William Saliba’s header from a corner, it wasn’t enough.

After a slow first half, Arsenal came back with more energy. They moved the ball faster and put more pressure on Inter’s defense.But despite their efforts, they still couldn’t find a way to score. Inter Milan’s defense stayed strong, blocking Arsenal’s chances and forcing them to try from difficult positions.

One moment stood out as a sign of Arsenal’s frustration. In the 30th minute, Leandro Trossard chose to take a long shot rather than pass to Martinelli, who was in a better spot. Trossard missed, and Martinelli’s reaction said it all – he turned away, visibly upset, and threw his arms up in frustration. This moment showed how Arsenal’s attack wasn’t clicking, with players missing opportunities to help each other.

Fans were also puzzled by the absence of Raheem Sterling. Despite Arsenal’s attacking difficulties, Arteta didn’t play him despite his availability. This has raised concerns about whether Sterling will be a permanent addition to Arsenal or if his role will be restricted.

With another Champions League away loss, Arsenal now faces pressure to fix their attacking issues. Martinelli and Trossard had trouble linking up, Havertz wasn’t in the right spots, and Arsenal’s crosses weren’t effective. If Arsenal hopes to compete for titles, Arteta will need to rethink their strategy to get the best out of his players.

Arsenal’s need for better teamwork and decision-making is clear, and the fans, along with Martinelli, will be hoping for changes that can get them back on track.