Arsenal has faced a series of injury challenges this season, and unfortunately, they may have suffered another blow during their 5-1 win against Sporting Club. Despite being in fantastic form in their last two matches, Mikel Arteta’s side has struggled with fitness issues throughout the campaign, and it appears they may have lost another key player.
The return of Martin Odegaard from a long-term injury layoff had been a major boost for Arsenal, contributing to their improved performances. The Norwegian playmaker’s return has helped elevate the team’s overall level, and the Gunners would certainly not want to lose another crucial player as they look to continue their strong run of form.
However, during the match against Sporting Club, Gabriel Magalhães was forced to limp off the pitch before the end of the game. The Brazilian defender had been solid throughout the fixture, even scoring a goal, so it was concerning to see him leave in discomfort. Gabriel has been a key figure in Arsenal’s defence this season, and his absence would undoubtedly be a blow to the team’s stability.
Following the game, Arteta addressed Gabriel’s injury and revealed that the decision to substitute him was made due to discomfort. He said, as quoted by the Daily Mail: “We had to make the change for Gabriel because he was feeling some discomfort.”
Losing Gabriel, who has been central to many of Arsenal’s best results this season, would be a significant setback, especially with the team enjoying such a strong period of form. The hope now is that his injury is not as serious as initially feared and that the team can avoid further disruptions to their squad as they aim to push for success in the remainder of the season.
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Strangely quite at headquarters on this one.
It will be a massive blow should he be out, even for one game.
When will our bad luck with injuries come to an end?!
Ken1945,
You say strangely quite on this one.
To be fare, the club is quite about most injury’s, and only confirm things when they absolutely have to.
Probably the Brazilian was the first hand pick player by the gaffer, he has been a monster in our defense.
Bless with Ariel superiority and who relished the physical side of the game, Whether his injury serious or not he should rested from the West Ham game, under the gaffer man management.
Sad to hear big Gaby is injured and hopefully it is nothing serious. However, Arteta must not take any chances with Gaby if he is not fully fit since we cannot afford to risk such an important player. Arteta could play either Calafiori or Kiwier in place of Gabriel and can also play Tierney as LB if required.
We’ll just have to wait and see. Hopefully it’s not serious.
I think though that we have to accept that injuries are part (an ever-increasing part, according to some research) of the game today so Arsenal’s squad strength/depth will be relied upon (again).
All the title contenders have been/are faced with injuries so far this season, not just Arsenal of course. We all know about City’s but take Liverpool last night. It was their second-choice keeper that made a fine save to stop Mbappe’s penalty kick for Real Madrid because their first choice, Alisson, (generally considered to be one of the best) has been out injured for many weeks. I wonder how Arsenal would have coped with Raya absent for a similar, and on-going, period?
If Gabriel is out, then Arsenal/Arteta will have to plug the gap left as best they can.
I would think Kiwior would be slotted in. Although I hope Gaby will be fine.
Calafiori would be my choice.