Willian has recently joined Arsenal on a free transfer after leaving London and Premier League rivals Chelsea.
The Brazil international, who can play as an attacking midfielder or as a winger, has raved about his compatriot Martinelli and has hailed his qualities.
Willian told Arsenal’s official website about Martinelli: “He has a great future I think. He can be one of the best players in the Premier League, no doubt.
“It’s because of his quality and also without the ball you can see that he is always trying to help his team and do the job without the ball. So I think he can be one of the best players.
“I think when he starts to play again, I know he is injured now, but when he starts again, it’s about time for him to go to the Brazilian national team.”
Gabriel Martinelli Spell at Arsenal
Martinelli joined Arsenal from Ituano FC in the summer of 2019 and has a very good 2019-20 campaign on a personal level.
The forward made six starts and eight substitute appearances in the Premier League for the Gunners this past season, scoring three goals in the process.
The 19-year-old also made five starts and two substitute appearances in the Europa League for the North London outfit, scoring three goals and providing two assists in the process.
Martinelli made two starts and one substitute appearance in the FA Cup and played twice in the EFL Cup for Arsenal in 2019-20.