Gabriel Magalhães to Be Out for a Month with Injury
Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhães is set to miss a minimum of four weeks due to a thigh injury sustained while playing for Brazil against Senegal in a recent friendly. The injury was confirmed by sources on Wednesday, and the club’s medical team is currently evaluating the extent of the damage.
The 27-year-old has been a crucial player for Arsenal this season, contributing significantly in both defensive and offensive roles. He has started every match in the Premier League and Champions League thus far. His absence will be particularly felt in key upcoming fixtures, including the North London derby against Tottenham, a Champions League match against Bayern Munich, and a league clash with Chelsea.
Arsenal has demonstrated impressive form defensively this season, boasting the highest number of clean sheets in the Premier League, with only five goals conceded in eleven matches. Gabriel has been instrumental in this defensive success, contributing two goals and three assists across all competitions.
Manager Mikel Arteta will have to look at potential replacements during Gabriel’s absence. Options include Piero Hincapié, who shares a similar left-footed playing style, and Cristhian Mosquera. Additionally, Riccardo Calafiori of Italy has left the national team camp due to injury, which further complicates defensive strategies for Arteta.
Italy’s coach, Gennaro Gattuso, mentioned, “He could have played perhaps, but it wouldn’t have been fair to him or Arsenal,” highlighting the challenges teams face with injuries during critical periods.
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