SMASH 'N GABS
Daily Star|November 24, 2022
Thiago backs Gunners pair to provide spark
DAVID MCDONNELL in Doha
SMASH 'N GABS

THIAGO SILVA reckons the gift of the Gab can help fire five-time winners Brazil to fresh World Cup glory.

Brazil's last World Cup win came 20 years ago, but Chelsea defender Silva believes the nation's Arsenal connection can help them end that long wait.

Silva has identified Gunners duo Gabriel Jesus (inset) and Gabriel Martinelli as two players who can play a key role in Brazil's quest to rule the world again.

"You can see the connection they've had this season with Arsenal - it's a big reason why they're top of the Premier League," said Silva. "Jesus, we've known about his quality for a long time, but Martinelli is really showing what he's about.

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