Arsenal Hit by Injury Crisis Ahead of Crucial Champions League Clash Against Real Madrid

Arsenal faces a major injury setback at a critical stage of the season, as key defender Gabriel Magalhaes suffers a hamstring injury. The Brazilian center-back picked up the issue during Arsenal’s hard-fought 2-1 victory over Fulham, where he was seen clutching his right hamstring before being substituted.

This injury casts doubt over his availability for both legs of the Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid.  

Read More: https://www.esnnews.com/post/manchester-united-targets-eberechi-eze-summer-transfer Gabriel’s injury adds to Arsenal’s growing list of sidelined players, with Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, and Gabriel Martinelli also dealing with hamstring problems.

Manager Mikel Arteta confirmed that initial medical assessments are underway to determine the severity of Gabriel’s injury. According to reports from Mirror, early indications suggest that the defender could be out for several weeks, with an official update expected from the club by Thursday night or Friday morning.

Read More: https://www.esnnews.com/post/manchester-united-transfer-boost-kenan-yildiz-juventus With Gabriel potentially missing both crucial ties against Real Madrid, Arsenal may be forced into defensive rotations in their biggest European matches since 2009.

His absence is a significant blow to the Gunners' hopes of reaching the Champions League semifinals for the first time in over a decade. Fans will anxiously await further updates, hoping that Gabriel’s injury is not as severe as feared and that he can return in time to help Arsenal in their quest for European glory.