An Arsenal star has responded to the criticism about his call-up to the Brazil national side for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli was rewarded for his fine start to the season with a call-up for his first-ever World Cup.
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Former Selecao midfielder Neto was not too pleased with the decision and felt Flamengo's Gabriel Barbosa should have been called up instead.
However, the 21-year-old is not too concerned about the criticism and believes in his abilities.
"I think this is normal,' Martinelli told ESPN Brasil.
"Some people in Brazil don't know me, and it's also normal to say that other players deserved to be there. But I'm pretty cool about it. I think this is normal.
"I know what I'm doing at my club, I know my ability and I know what I can do.
"And you can be sure that I will do my best for the Brazilian team, in whatever I can help the team I will help. It will be a great experience for me."
Martinelli made his debut for Selecao in March this year in a 4-0 win over Chile and went on to make two more appearances.
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