Gabriel Magalhaes Out for Season, Set for Surgery
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Synopsis
Arsenal's defender Gabriel Magalhaes is out for the season due to a hamstring injury requiring surgery. The 27-year-old Brazilian was injured during a match against Fulham. The news comes as Arsenal prepares for their Champions League quarterfinal against Real Madrid, compounding their defensive issues.
Key Takeaways
- Gabriel Magalhaes ruled out for the season.
- Injury sustained during a match against Fulham.
- Requires surgical intervention.
- Recovery and rehabilitation to begin immediately.
- Significant setback for Arsenal ahead of Champions League clash.
London, April 3 (NationPress) Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes has been ruled out for the season due to a hamstring injury that necessitates surgery, as announced by the club on Thursday. The 27-year-old Brazilian incurred the injury during Arsenal's 2-1 victory over Fulham on Wednesday and was substituted immediately.
"Following his substitution in our match against Fulham on Tuesday, we can confirm that Gabriel Magalhaes has suffered a hamstring injury that requires surgery. Gabi will undergo a surgical procedure to repair his hamstring in the coming days, and will immediately commence his recovery and rehabilitation program, aiming to be ready for the start of next season," Arsenal stated. "Everyone at the club is committed to supporting Gabi to ensure he returns to full fitness as quickly as possible," it added.
This news arrives just before Arsenal's crucial Champions League quarterfinal showdown with Real Madrid and represents a significant setback for Mikel Arteta.
The London club is already without defenders Riccardo Calafiori, Ben White, and Takehiro Tomiyasu, and Jurrien Timber also sustained a knee injury during the Fulham match.
After the win against Fulham, Arteta remarked, "There are two players in this team who never want to come off. Gabi sensed something in his hamstring; we don’t know how severe it is, and with Jurrien as well, he was struggling early in the game but managed to continue until he couldn’t, which is disappointing."
Arsenal currently trails Liverpool by 12 points in the title race with only eight games left. They will host Real Madrid for the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal next week.
Additionally, the club has already lost strikers Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus to season-ending injuries earlier this year.
