- Eder Militao crashed into Gabriel Martinelli in training, sending him to the floor
- The Brazilian winger limped off the pitch after being treated by the medical staff
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Arsenal and Brazil star Gabriel Martinelli was forced off the training pitch on Thursday after colliding with international team-mate Eder Militao.
Footage released to social media showed Martinelli falling to the floor in a heap after Militao crashed into him with force, leaving the winger in pain as medical staff rushed on to treat him.
Brazil, who are training ahead of their opening Copa America group stage match against Costa Rica on Tuesday, will be concerned by the manner in which Martinelli stayed on the floor after the collision, and how he was forced off the pitch by the medical team.
Militao appeared to show little remorse after the incident, initially pulling Martinelli's arm as if to tell him to get up before walking away and leaving him with Arsenal team-mate Gabriel Magalhaes.
Almost a minute after the medics first rushed on to the training pitch, Martinelli got back to his feet and limped behind the goal, appearing in considerable pain.
Gabriel Martinelli was forced off the training pitch after a nasty collision with Eder Militao
Medical staff rushed on to the pitch to treat Martinelli before the winger hobbled off the field
The blow seems to have affected his right leg in particular, with the Arsenal winger struggling to put weight on it as he hobbled to the touchline.
Both Martinelli and Militao were benched for Brazil's final warm-up game against USA ahead of the Copa America, with the attacker coming on as a substitute during the 1-1 draw.
Militao comes into the Brazil camp off the back of Real Madrid's Champions League triumph over Borussia Dortmund in the final last month, while Martinelli narrowly missed out on Premier League glory to Manchester City on the closing weekend.
Brazil head into the Copa America as one of the favourites to lift the trophy, stacked with superstars including Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker and Real Madrid forward duo Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo.
Militao appeared to show little remorse after bundling into him, walking away unconcerned
Martinelli has established himself as a key player for Arsenal, despite having an off-season
Militao kisses the Champions League trophy as he celebrates Real Madrid's triumph last month
Martinelli was not his sparkling best for Arsenal this campaign but still contributed to a fruitful season at the Emirates, contributing eight goals and five assists across all competitions as the Gunners pushed City to the wire in the title race.
Meanwhile, Militao endured an injury-plagued campaign as he fought back from his anterior cruciate ligament tear, making his first LaLiga appearance of the season in March.
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