The Brazilian international exited the match after just 16 minutes, visibly in discomfort. His wife, Gabrielle Figueiredo, expressed her concern during an event for Amazon Prime Video’s “Married To The Game,” noting that Gabriel was undergoing medical scans and unable to attend due to his injury. She highlighted the emotional challenges injuries pose for both players and their families, emphasizing the importance of mutual support during such times.
Manager Mikel Arteta provided an update, stating that both Gabriel and fellow defender Jurrien Timber, who also sustained an injury during the Fulham match, will undergo further assessment to determine the severity of their conditions. Arteta acknowledged the team's recent defensive setbacks, with four defenders sidelined in a week, including Ben White and Riccardo Calafiori. Despite these challenges, Arteta praised the squad’s resilience throughout a season marked by injuries.
Arsenal's defensive concerns come at a critical juncture, with upcoming fixtures against Everton in the Premier League and a pivotal Champions League clash with Real Madrid. The potential absence of key defenders may necessitate tactical adjustments to address the team's defensive vulnerabilities.
In a positive development, Bukayo Saka returned from a four-month injury layoff, making an immediate impact by scoring shortly after being substituted into the match against Fulham.
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