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Arsenal attacker Martinelli named in Brazil Olympics squad

Arsenal attacker Gabriel Martinelli has been named in Brazil's Olympics squad.

The Gunners' 18-year-old star has been named in the team for Tokyo alongside Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr and Matheus Cunha from Hertha Berlin.

Brazil announced the news on Friday afternoon

The Olympics finish on August 9, while the first Prem game of the 2020/21 season is the day before.

Brazil would be one of the pre-tournament favourites and with recovery time after he travels back to London from Japan, it could be September before Martinelli is ready to represent the Gunners again.

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