Gabriel Magalhães Forced Off Injured as Arsenal Face Fresh Defensive Concern

Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhães was forced to leave the pitch just 16 minutes into the Premier League match against Fulham due to a hamstring injury.

The Brazilian center-back signaled for assistance and was substituted early in the game, with Jakub Kiwior coming on as his replacement.

This injury is particularly concerning as it comes only a week before Arsenal's crucial Champions League quarter-final clash against Real Madrid. Gabriel has been a key figure in Arsenal's defense this season, playing nearly 3,500 minutes across 41 matches and scoring five goals.

The severity of Gabriel's injury is yet to be determined, and further assessments will clarify his availability for upcoming fixtures. His absence could pose significant challenges for manager Mikel Arteta, especially with other key players like Riccardo Calafiori also sidelined due to injury.