Gabriel Magalhaes is facing a race against time to be fit for Arsenal’s Premier League clash with Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday evening.
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The Brazilian defender was instrumental in Arsenal’s recent 5-2 victory over West Ham, scoring the opening goal. However, he was substituted at halftime, with manager Mikel Arteta later revealing the decision was due to an injury Gabriel had sustained earlier in the week during Arsenal’s Champions League tie against Sporting CP.
Arteta addressed the situation during a press conference on Tuesday, admitting that Gabriel’s availability remains uncertain. “We’re going to have a meeting this afternoon,” said Arteta. “We’ve had a training session, and we’re monitoring the players, keeping a few away from certain activities. After that meeting, I’ll decide who is fit, available, and ready to start.”
Gabriel’s cryptic social media post, which read, “See you Wednesday,” has sparked speculation among fans about his fitness. When asked about it, Arteta chuckled, saying, “I know, they all want to play.” He also cautioned against reading too much into pre-match posts, simply stating, “No.”
Arsenal heads into the match sitting second in the Premier League table, nine points behind leaders Liverpool. Meanwhile, Manchester United, currently ninth, are in strong form since Erik ten Hag’s dismissal in October, remaining unbeaten under Ruben Amorim.
The stakes are high for both teams, with Arsenal eager to close the gap on Liverpool and United looking to climb further up the table. Fans will be waiting anxiously for updates on Gabriel’s fitness as kickoff approaches.
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