Arsenal brace for a month without Gabriel Magalhaes after thigh injury on Brazil duty
Arsenal fear Gabriel Magalhaes could be sidelined for a month after a thigh injury on international duty.
The Brazil defender limped off during a 2-0 friendly win over Senegal.
He returned to Arsenal for scans and further tests this week.
Early assessments point to a right thigh muscle injury.
That stretch could test Arsenal’s defensive spine.
The club will monitor his rehabilitation and plan a cautious return.
Meanwhile Kai Havertz has a minor relapse in knee rehab.
Team doctors are coordinating with Brazil to avoid further setbacks.
Arsenal sit atop the Premier League but must navigate a tight schedule.
Manager Mikel Arteta will weigh rotation options.
TLDR
1) Gabriel Magalhaes could be out for about a month with a thigh muscle injury.
2) Kai Havertz has a minor relapse in knee rehab.
3) Arsenal must manage a congested fixture list without key personnel.
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