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title: "Klopp hails Gabriel Martinelli after Anfield display"
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# Klopp hails Gabriel Martinelli after Anfield display

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has heaped praise on Gabriel Martinelli following his performance at Anfield in the Carabao Cup.

Despite losing on the night, the Brazilian was one of a few positives for Arsenal as the winger scored a brace to continue his fine start to the season.

[Speaking](https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/first-team/371358-jurgen-klopp-liverpool-arsenal-ticket-reaction) about his own players after the game, Klopp couldn’t help but hail Arsenal’s summer signing in the process.

> That’s really difficult to deal with these guys. Martinelli’s pretty much the same age but he’s a talent of the century, he’s an incredible striker, so it’s really difficult.

### Read Arsenal verdict

Signed as a wide player over the summer, Martinelli is making a very strong case for his long-term future to be through the middle.

In one of his more positive moves this season, Emery has been willing to experiment with the player as an out-and-out striker.

It is a move that has paid dividends, he now has [seven goals in all competitions](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/380706/Show/Gabriel-Martinelli) for the Gunners this season.

Martinelli has already exceeded expectations after his move from Brazil and looks set to play a big role in the squad going forward.