Gabriel of Arsenal looks dejected as he leaves the pitch with a member of the medical team after picking up an injury during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Fulham FC at Emirates Stadium on April 01, 2025 in London, England.Gabriel of Arsenal looks dejected as he leaves the pitch with a member of the medical team after picking up an injury during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Fulham FC at Emirates Stadium on April 01, 2025 in London, England.
Gabriel of Arsenal looks dejected as he leaves the pitch with a member of the medical team after picking up an injury during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Fulham FC at Emirates Stadium on April 01, 2025 in London, England. | Getty Images
Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes was forced off early on against Fulham with an injury
Arsenal have been handed another injury concern ahead of games with Everton and Real Madrid after Gabriel Magalhaes was forced off early on against Fulham on Tuesday night.
The defender pulled up when sprinting back and was limping around the pitch before the ball went out of play. The centre-back went straight down to the turf and received treatment before walking off with a distraught and upset look on his face as he was replaced by Jakub Kiwior.
It comes as a concern - and a frustration - for Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta who was able to include Bukayo Saka in a matchday squad for the first time since he was injured in a 5-1 win over Crystal Palace back in mid-December.
BBC Sport reported on their live blog of the incident: “Gabriel limps straight down the tunnel after being substituted with what looks like a hamstring injury.”
Arsenal defender Gabriel sustains potential hamstring injury ahead of Everton and Real Madrid
While the Gunners take on Fulham on Tuesday night, they make the trip to Goodison Park to face Everton at the stadium for the final time before the Toffees move to Bramley Moore Dock. With Arsenal having a big total to overhaul in the race for the Premier League title, they will have their focus on their Champions League exploits as Real Madrid visit North London on April 8.
The Gunners have another home game the following weekend before making the trip to Spain for the return leg of their quarter final. If Gabriel’s injury is enough to keep him out of action for those games, Kiwior is likely to partner Saliba in the heart of the Arsenal defence.
Speaking about the incident, former Brighton and Hove Albion striker Glenn Murray said on BBC Radio 5 Live: “It feels as though Arsenal's season has revolved around injuries. Just one major player missing after another. Watching Gabriel limp around the back of the goal it will be devastating for Mikel Arteta and his side going into the huge challenges against Real Madrid.”