Arsenal’s injury woes deepened after key defender Gabriel Magalhães was forced off just 16 minutes into their Premier League clash against Fulham. The 27-year-old Brazilian centre-back appeared to suffer a hamstring injury, leaving the pitch in discomfort and making way for Jakub Kiwior.
This latest setback could spell trouble for Mikel Arteta’s title-chasing side, with a crucial run of fixtures ahead. The Gunners travel to Everton on Saturday before hosting Real Madrid in a massive Champions League quarter-final first leg on Tuesday.
Arsenal have already been struggling with injuries this season. Bukayo Saka only just returned to the squad after a three-month hamstring layoff, while forwards Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus have been ruled out for the rest of the campaign.
Gabriel has been a rock at the back for second-placed Arsenal, forming a formidable defensive partnership with William Saliba. He has featured in 28 Premier League games this season, netting three goals.
With Arsenal fighting for Premier League glory and European success, Arteta will be hoping his defensive leader’s injury is not as serious as it looks. Will the Gunners survive another injury crisis?
