US EditionArteta: Gabriel to Miss 'Weeks' for Arsenal with Injury
- On Nov 21, 2025, Arsenal confirmed Gabriel Magalhães is ruled out `for weeks` with a thigh injury, and Mikel Arteta said he will miss the north London derby this weekend.
- During Brazil duty at the Emirates Stadium, Gabriel Magalhães limped off in a friendly against Senegal and returned to Arsenal for treatment with a scan scheduled next Wednesday.
- A 27-year-old who has started every league game this season, Gabriel Magalhães has contributed to three league goals while Arsenal defence has conceded just five goals.
- Arsenal face a crunch week with Tottenham, Chelsea and Bayern Munich, forcing deputies Piero Hincapié and Cristhian Mosquera to cover Gabriel's absence amid other injuries.
- Arteta warned Gabriel Magalhães may not play until after Christmas, while the club and Andrea Berta, sporting director, will decide next steps after scans next Wednesday.
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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta confirms major injury blow ahead of crunch north London derby with Tottenham
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has announced that centre-back Gabriel will be out for 'weeks' ahead of Sunday's blockbuster north London derby showdown with Tottenham.The centre-back was forced out of Brazil's clash with Senegal last Saturday and, now, is guaranteed to miss this weekend's epic showdown at the Emirates Stadium.Gabriel has been vital for Arsenal at the back this term, with the Gunners conceding just five goals from their first 11 match…
Soccer-Blow for Arsenal as Gabriel out for weeks with thigh injury
(Reuters) -Arsenal centre back Gabriel Magalhaes faces weeks on the sidelines after sustaining a thigh injury while on international duty with Brazil, manager Mikel Arteta said ahead of Sunday's North London derby against Tottenham Hotspur. Read full story
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