Left-footed centre-back injured, doubt for Sporting v Arsenal | OneFootball

Arsenal are going through a delicate period and have picked up another problem ahead of their visit to Sporting’s ground. In the defeat to Southampton, which led to their FA Cup elimination (2-1), Gabriel Magalhães went off injured and is a doubt for the clash.

The centre-back asked to be substituted in the 72nd minute and was replaced by William Saliba. After the match, the Spanish coach appeared concerned, admitting he still does not know how serious the injury is, but stressing that when a player asks to come off, it is rarely good news.

"I don’t know, I think he felt something, I don’t know exactly what. We will have to assess him, but obviously when a player asks to be substituted, it is never good news," said the Gunners boss. Gabriel’s possible absence comes at a particularly sensitive time, as the Brazilian has been one of the team’s key pillars.

In addition to this setback, the London side go into the match after another recent disappointment, having also lost the League Cup final to Manchester City. In less than two weeks, the team have seen two trophies slip away, which increases the pressure in this final stretch of the season.

The green-and-white side return to action next Tuesday, 7 April, against Arsenal. The match, the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, will be played at the José Alvalade Stadium at 20:00.

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