Arsenal pays tribute to Pablo Mari

Arsenal paid respect to Pablo Mari before and during their match against Nottingham Forest, after the centre-back was released from hospital.

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After scoring the goal, Arsenal striker Gabriel Martinelli paid respect to teammate Pablo Mari.

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Mari, who is on loan from Arsenal to Serie A club Monza, was involved in a stabbing incident in a Milan shop.

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Mari has already undergone surgery and is well enough to return home, but he is expected to be out for two months.

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Since joining Monza on loan in the summer, the Spaniard has made eight appearances and scored one goal.

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Arsenal players paid tribute to him ahead of their Premier League match against Nottingham Forest, with the entire squad and management.

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The operation went well, and a two- or three-day hospital stay is likely. The athlete will be allowed to begin the rehabilitation procedure.

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