A section of Arsenal fans have reacted on Twitter after reading that Gabriel Martinelli could make the Brazil Under-23 squad for the Olympic games.

Gabriel Magalhaes has already been included in the 18-man squad for the games in Tokyo, and he could miss the start of the new Premier League season.

Martinelli did not make the cut after being named in the provisional 23-man squad. However, he could yet be called up by the national side.

Clubs can block players from participating in the games as it is not associated with FIFA.

Flamengo have rejected the call-up for striker Pedro, and ESPN Brasil claims that Martinelli could be one of the front-runners to replace the 24-year-old.

Some Gunners fans have not welcomed the prospect and believe the 20-year-old is better off starting the season with the club.

Twitter reactions:

https://twitter.com/FcukKroenke/status/1408054706669248514

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— Joseph Petrassi (@JosephPetrassi) June 24, 2021

Don’t let him go @Arsenal

— lloyd¿