I have assigned three players to mark only Him already because He’s the only skillful player in that Arsenal team and can do wonders with His foot”, PSG coach luiz Enrique named the ONE Arsenal player that He’s looking forward to seeing in action next week – Not Saka and Not Rice EVEN ANCELLOTTI ONCE SAID THE SAME THING
Ahead of Paris Saint-Germain’s massive Champions League showdown with Arsenal next week, PSG boss Luis Enrique has revealed the one player in Mikel Arteta’s squad who keeps catching his eye — and it’s neither Bukayo Saka nor Declan Rice.
In a tense pre-match press conference, Enrique admitted that he’s already crafted a tactical plan to neutralize this particular Arsenal star, going as far as assigning three players to mark him throughout the game.
“I have assigned three players to mark only him already because he’s the only skillful player in that Arsenal team who can do wonders with his foot,” Enrique confessed, leaving reporters eager to know who he was referring to.
That player? Gabriel Martinelli.
Enrique praised the Brazilian winger’s unpredictable dribbling, lightning pace, and ability to unlock defences in tight spaces, labeling him as Arsenal’s most dangerous weapon on his day.
“Martinelli is unique in that team. His footwork, directness, and creativity are special. If you give him even half a second, he’ll hurt you. Even Ancelotti told me once after facing him that this kid is something else,” Enrique revealed.
Fans quickly dug up past comments from Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti, who once remarked on Martinelli’s fearless style, calling him “one of the sharpest young attackers in Europe.”
Enrique’s remarks have only added fuel to the excitement surrounding the upcoming clash, as Martinelli is expected to be a key figure in Arsenal’s bid to reach the semi-finals.
With three markers expected to track him all game, can Martinelli still shine under pressure? One thing’s certain — all eyes will be on him when the whistle blows in Paris.
That’s a massive endorsement for Gabriel Martinelli — especially coming from a tactician like Luis Enrique, who doesn’t throw praise around lightly. Assigning *three* players just to handle him? That says everything about how much of a threat PSG see him as.
What’s interesting is how Martinelli’s been flying a bit under the radar this season compared to players like Saka or Rice, but clearly, his unpredictability and explosive style make him a nightmare for defenses — especially in high-stakes games like this.
Enrique name-dropping Ancelotti too adds some real weight to his praise. If both he and Ancelotti rate Martinelli that highly, you know he’s doing something special.
It’ll be fascinating to see how Martinelli responds to that kind of pressure. Triple-marking can sometimes backfire — it frees up space elsewhere. Could be a tactical trap waiting to happen.
You think Martinelli can rise to the occasion and deliver in Paris? Or will all that attention shut him down?
