Arsenal’s defensive linchpin, Gabriel, could miss up to two months after sustaining a thigh injury during a Brazil friendly, casting a shadow over the Gunners’ crucial upcoming fixtures.
According to a report from the Daily Mail, Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhães is set to be sidelined for around two months due to an injury.
The Brazilian centre-back sustained a problem that forces him out of action, dealing a blow to the Gunners’ defensive stability. He has been a mainstay in the back-line under manager Mikel Arteta, forming a strong partnership with William Saliba.
In the early minutes of the Premier League campaign, Gabriel played every single minute of Arsenal’s matches, contributing to seven clean sheets and a tally of just five goals conceded from eleven games.
The injury comes at a delicate moment for the north London club, who currently sit at the top of the table with one defeat and a four-point lead, meaning Gabriel’s absence could test their depth.
Arsenal’s options in defence will now be stretched as they seek to maintain momentum in both domestic and European competitions. The club will hope for a recovery within the estimated two-month timeframe to restore their defensive backbone.
In the interim, Arteta’s squad must adjust rapidly, with younger or less-experienced players likely to be called upon.
With Gabriel out, the Gunners face a crucial period where their ability to adapt could determine whether they sustain their title challenge or begin to slip.