Arsenal Dealt Huge Blow As Gabriel Is Ruled Out For The Season

‎Arsenal have been dealt a major blow ahead of their Champions League clash against Real Madrid after Gabriel Magalhães was ruled out for the rest of the season.

‎Arsenal has announced that the Brazil defender will need surgery for the hamstring injury he sustained during their 2-1 Premier League victory over Fulham on Tuesday.

‎Gabriel, who has starred at the heart of Arsenal’s defense in recent seasons, went down in the 16th minute with the injury and was unable to continue.

‎Arsenal host Real Madrid in the opening leg of their quarter-final clash at the Emirates on Tuesday before the return leg eight days later.

‎The club said in a statement, “Further to being substituted during our match against Fulham on Tuesday, we can confirm that Gabriel Magalhaes has sustained a hamstring injury that requires surgery.

‎“Gabi will undergo a surgical repair procedure to his hamstring in the coming days and immediately begin his recovery and rehabilitation program to be ready for the start of next season.

‎“Everyone at the club will be fully focused on supporting Gabi to ensure he is back to full fitness as soon as possible.”