Gabriel injury: Mikel Arteta issues update after FA Cup defeat
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The Gunners suffered a 2-1 defeat against Saints in the FA Cup.
The Gunners suffered an FA Cup shock and were defeated on the south coast. To make matters worse, they are now concerned about one of their top players’ fitness.
At the 72-minute mark, Gabriel Magalhães, who had started at the centre of defence, was replaced by William Saliba. This further exacerbated their night as one of the crucial stars was subbed off with a fear of a potential injury.
Mikel Arteta speaks on Gabriel Magalhães injury against Southampton
Arteta disclosed that Arsenal would need to evaluate his fitness after the Brazilian centre-back asked to be substituted. But he didn’t seem optimistic about the situation. This was not a tactical move for the Gunners as Arteta explained:
“I don’t know, I think he felt something – I don’t know exactly what it is. We’re going to have to assess him – but obviously when a player is asking to be substituted, it’s never good news.”
Gabriel started the evening with Cristhian Mosquera as his companion instead of Saliba. At St Mary’s, they failed to stop Southampton from taking the lead. With five minutes left, Shea Charles scored the Saints’ game-winning goal after Gabriel was taken off the field.
Gabriel has been one of their best players this season. So his loss to the club would be devastating as the season’s business end draws near. With a nine-point advantage over Manchester City in the title race, Arsenal are hoping to bounce back from a number of defeats.
Which injury has Gabriel Magalhães suffered?
The club are yet to confirm which injury he has sustained.
How long will he be out?
The severity of his injury will confirm how long he will be out.
Where do Arsenal stand in the league?
They are first in the league.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.