Gabriel Magalhães sidelined for weeks as Arsenal brace for scans on thigh injury
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said Gabriel Magalhães will be out for weeks with a thigh injury.
The injury was sustained on international duty and he was sent back to London for treatment.
Arsenal will undergo further scans on Wednesday ahead of a Champions League clash with Bayern Munich.
Arteta admitted losing the backline leader is a blow to the title bid.
Ødegaard is the only Arsenal player currently expected to return.
The Norwegian captain will rejoin teammates after treatment and assessment.
Additionally, the squad faces a busy run of fixtures that will test defensive depth.
Arsenal will consider defensive adjustments if required to maintain form.
Therefore, the next few days will determine whether a short term replacement is needed.
TLDR:
- Gabriel Magalhães out for weeks with a thigh injury; scans due
- Ødegaard is the only Arsenal player expected to return soon
- Arsenal brace for a tough run including Bayern Munich in the Champions League
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