Gabriel Martinelli defends his Brazil World Cup call-up, declaring 'I know what I can do' and says questioning of his selection is 'normal' - after former Selecao international Neto called the Arsenal star's inclusion 'a joke'

Gabriel Martinelli has defended his call-up into the Brazil squad for the World Cup, despite some criticism over the decision.

The Arsenal forward has played just three times for his national side, with no goals as of yet, but club performances helped to secure his place in Tite's team.

He was an important part of Brazil's under-23 squad which won Olympic gold at the Games in Tokyo last summer.

TRENDING