Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta Confirms Gabriel Magalhães Out for “Some Weeks” After Injury Blow

Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Gabriel Magalhães remains sidelined and will be out “for some weeks.” The setback follows a thigh injury Gabriel picked up while on international duty with Brazil.

During last weekend’s Premier League clash against Chelsea FC at Stamford Bridge — a match that ended in a 1‑1 draw — Arsenal had to cope without Gabriel in central defence. Despite having a numerical advantage for much of the game, the team failed to capitalise and settle‑at a win.

Looking ahead to their mid‑week fixture against Brentford FC, Arteta acknowledged the mounting strain on the squad, with several other players also missing. He emphasized that the team must “stand up” in Gabriel’s absence and reiterated confidence in the squad’s depth — though conceding that losing Gabriel is “never a positive thing.”