Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta softened the concern about Gabriel Magalhães after the defender was enforced on Wednesday evening during the 2-0 Champions League victory in Olympiacos in the Emirates Stadium.
Gabriel Martinelli opened the score early before replacement Bukayo Saka shot home in a stop time to win a second consecutive group stage victory for the Gunners.
Yet there were worries when Gabriel needed treatment before he was replaced by Crithic Mosquera in the 75th minute.
With a Premier League collision against West Ham that looms up on Saturday, the fear of an injury report quickly grew, but Arteta is on it that the change was precaution.
“I think he will be fine,” the Spaniard said reporters. “He felt something – I think it’s a kick, I’m not sure – in the first half and was a bit uncomfortable. He could have continued, but we didn’t want to take any risks. He has played many games, he comes from a long -term injury and we have to take care of him. ‘
Gabriel played last season in only 28 Premier League matches and Arsenal supporters will be desperate to see him explain fit for Saturday’s London Derby against West Ham.
Stimulate
The Brazilian has not only forged an impressive partnership with William Saliba at the back, but is also central to the threat of Arsenal from Set pieces, which has contributed 14 goals since the start of the 2023/24 campaign. His absence on this point would be an important setback for the title-hunting team of Mikel Arteta.
The Gunners return to League Action on Saturday at 3 p.m. at the Emirates Stadium, with Gabriel’s Fitness to be closely assessed for the collision.
Early indications seem positive, but Arteta will like to stay away from further injury complications while his side continues their push on several fronts, so no risks will be taken.
Arsenal has achieved four victories of their first six Premier League matches (D1 L1) of the new season, with their only fallen points in that series that comes against Liverpool and Manchester City.
The North London club, however, has suffered back-to-back house for West Ham, and Arteta will hope that Gabriel will be declared suitable to prevent the hammers from becoming second side to secure three consecutive victories in the Emirates Stadium.
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