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Arsenal Defender Gabriel Magalhaes Out for Season Following Hamstring Surgery

The injury compounds Arsenal's ongoing fitness crisis as they prepare for a Champions League clash against Real Madrid and trail Liverpool in the Premier League title race.

Overview

  • Gabriel Magalhaes sustained a hamstring injury during Arsenal's 2-1 win over Fulham on Tuesday and will require surgery.
  • Arsenal confirmed that Gabriel will miss the remainder of the season, with rehabilitation aimed at a return for the start of next season.
  • The club is already dealing with long-term injuries to key players, including Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, and multiple defenders.
  • Arsenal currently sits 12 points behind Liverpool in the Premier League title race with eight matches remaining.
  • The team faces Real Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals next week, highlighting the challenges posed by their depleted squad.