Arsenal are anticipating a timely injury boost ahead of the Premier League clash against Everton on Saturday, according to Daily Mail.
The Gunners have been in fantastic form since the November international break with five wins and one draw across all competitions.
The club have missed the services of Gabriel Magalhaes for the last three games with a hamstring injury, but he could return this weekend.
Daily Mail report that the Brazilian centre-back is close to returning after not being risked against Monaco in the Champions League last night.
Gabriel’s return would be a huge boost for Arsenal
Arsenal recently dropped points against Fulham in the Premier League. Jakub Kiwior failed to track the run of Raul Jimenez prior to his goal.
Kiwior has been a good deputy in Gabriel’s absence, but the Pole does not possess the same physicality and concentration of the Brazilian.
The Gunners’ backline should be tougher to breach with Gabriel back in the starting XI. He is also a potent threat from set-pieces for them.
The £27 million signing scored in back-to-back games from corners last month before being sidelined for the previous three outings with injury.
Gunners manager Mikel Arteta will also be hoping that Riccardo Calafiori can recover from his groin problem before the Toffees game.
The Italian has been a revelation since his arrival from Bologna, but his early progress has been hampered by a couple of short-term injuries.
Arsenal are currently six points behind league leaders Liverpool, who have a game in hand.
There have no room for error in the coming weeks after dropping points at Craven Cottage.
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