Arsenal Injury Crisis Deepens As Gabriel May Be Sidelined Until January
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By Sportsgister
Arsenal are bracing for bad news as they prepare to assess the thigh injury suffered by defender Gabriel Magalhães while on international duty with Brazil. According to BBC Sport, early indications suggest the centre-back could be sidelined for at least four weeks, with the possibility of his absence extending into January.
Gabriel was forced off in clear discomfort during Brazil’s friendly against Senegal at the Emirates Stadium over the weekend. He has since returned to London to begin treatment and undergo further medical evaluation.
The exact severity of the injury should be confirmed in the coming days, as Arsenal’s medical team conducts additional scans and assessments.
His potential absence comes at a crucial time for the Premier League leaders, who face arch-rivals Tottenham in Sunday’s highly anticipated north London derby. Losing Gabriel is a significant setback for manager Mikel Arteta, especially given the defender’s outstanding partnership with William Saliba — a duo that has helped Arsenal concede just five Premier League goals this season.
In the meantime, Piero Hincapié and Cristhian Mosquera are being tipped as possible replacements should Gabriel be ruled out for an extended period.
Arsenal’s injury list continues to grow despite their strong league form. Captain Martin Ødegaard, Noni Madueke, Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz, and Viktor Gyökeres are all currently sidelined but could return soon, depending on the results of their fitness tests ahead of the derby.
As the Gunners navigate this challenging period, Arteta will be hoping for positive news on Gabriel and a timely return for other key players as they look to maintain momentum in their title challenge.
Sedara Philip is a Sports writer, an administrator,Journalist,and editor
