Gabriel Magalhaes injury cloud looms as Arsenal prepare for Spurs
Arsenal are assessing Gabriel Magalhaes ahead of the north London derby with Spurs.
Cristhian Mosquera, Piero Hincapié or Riccardo Calafiori could start in defence, but none match the Brazilian for solidity and threat.
Arteta has praised Gabriel’s belief and energy, saying he sets the tone for the team.
Last weekend he trudged off with his shirt over his face after Brazil’s win over Senegal at the Emirates.
A thigh injury will be assessed next week, leaving Arsenal with a growing gap in central defence ahead of Spurs.
TLDR
- Arsenal may be without Gabriel Magalhaes for the Spurs clash.
- The defensive depth options are Mosquera, Hincapié and Calafiori, but the drop in balance is clear.
- Gabriel’s leadership and belief have been central to Arsenal’s season, raising the stakes of his potential absence.
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