Arsenal's Gabriel ruled out of season, set to undergo hamstring surgery

IANS April 3, 2025 148 views

Arsenal has suffered a significant blow with Gabriel Magalhaes requiring season-ending hamstring surgery just before their pivotal Champions League quarterfinal against Real Madrid. The 27-year-old Brazilian defender was substituted during Wednesday's win against Fulham, further depleting the team's defensive options. This injury compounds Arsenal's existing defensive challenges, with multiple players already sidelined. The setback comes at a critical moment in their campaign, with the team trailing Liverpool in the title race and preparing for a high-stakes European fixture.

"Gabi felt something in his hamstring" - Mikel Arteta
London, April 3: Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes has been ruled out for the season owing to a hamstring injury that requires surgery, the club announced on Thursday. The 27-year-old Brazilian sustained the injury during Arsenal's 2-1 win over Fulham on Wednesday and was substituted immediately.

Key Points

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Arsenal defender Gabriel needs season-ending hamstring surgery

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Injury occurs before critical Champions League match

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Team already missing multiple key defensive players

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Adds to mounting injury challenges for Arteta

"Further to being substituted during our match against Fulham on Tuesday, we can confirm that Gabriel Magalhaes has sustained a hamstring injury which requires surgery. Gabi will undergo a surgical repair procedure to his hamstring in the coming days, and immediately begin his recovery and rehabilitation programme, to be ready for the start of next season," Arsenal said in a statement. "Everyone at the club will be fully focused on supporting Gabi to ensure he is back to full fitness as soon as possible," it added.

The news comes just ahead of Arsenal's Champions League quarterfinal clash with Real Madrid and is a major setback for Mikel Arteta.

The London side was already missing defenders Riccardo Calafiori, Ben White, and Takehiro Tomiyasu, and Jurrien Timber also picked up a knee injury during the Fulham match.

After the win against Fulham, Arteta said, "There are two players in this team that never want to come off. Gabi felt something in his hamstring, we don't know how big that is, and with Jurrien as well, he was already struggling very early in the game. He managed to continue, and at some point, he couldn't, so that's the downside to it."

Arsenal are trailing Liverpool by 12 points in the title race, with only eight games remaining. Meanwhile, they will host Real Madrid for the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal next week.

Additionally, the club has already lost strikers Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus to season-ending injuries earlier this year.

Comments:

JD
James D.

This is devastating news 😢 Gabriel has been our rock at the back this season. Wishing him a speedy recovery! #COYG

SM
Sarah M.

Our defense is falling apart at the worst possible time. How are we supposed to face Real Madrid with half our backline injured?

TK
Tom K.

Respectfully, I think the medical team needs to be looked at. This many muscular injuries in one season can't be coincidence. Something's wrong with training or recovery methods.

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Aisha L.

Gutted for Gabi! He's been playing through pain all season. Maybe we should've rotated him more. Get well soon warrior! ❤️🤍

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Ryan B.

Time for the academy players to step up! Saliba can't do it all alone. Maybe this is Kiwior's moment to shine?

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Nadia P.

The injury crisis is real 😳 First our strikers, now our defenders. At least we secured CL football for next season already. Focus on recovery boys!

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