Inzaghi wastes no time as Martinelli starts for Al-Hilal against Neom | OneFootball

Simone Inzaghi has wasted no time, handing new signing Gabriel Martinelli his first Al-Hilal start against Neom in the Roshn Saudi Pro League’s sixth round on Monday evening.

According to Goal.com, the selection underlines the Italian’s wish to fast-track his attacking options in a squad full of fresh faces.

Martinelli joined from Arsenal only days ago. He made his debut in the previous round against Al-Shabab, coming off the bench in a 2-0 win.

The Brazilian features in a front three with Crysencio Summerville and Ollie Watkins.

Yassine Bounou is in goal, with Kalidou Koulibaly, Hassan Tambakti, Mohammed Mahzari and Moteb Al-Harbi in defence. Mohamed Kanno, Ruben Neves and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic anchor midfield. Martinelli, Summerville and Watkins lead the line.

The champions have five wins from five, 15 points, and will look to keep that flawless start.

Source: Goal.com

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