Four Key Defenders Could Miss Arsenal vs Real Madrid Showdown, Confirms Mikel Arteta
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has delivered worrying news for fans as the Gunners prepare to face Real Madrid in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final. The team could be without four key defenders due to injury, posing a significant challenge for the North London side.
Gabriel Magalhaes and Jurrien Timber Injuries Raise Alarm
Following Arsenal’s 2-1 Premier League victory over Fulham, Arteta revealed that both Gabriel Magalhaes and Jurrien Timber sustained injuries during the match. Gabriel suffered a hamstring injury just 15 minutes into the game at the Emirates Stadium and was replaced by Jakub Kiwior after receiving treatment on the pitch.
Timber also appeared in discomfort after attempting to block a shot from Fulham striker Raul Jimenez. Although he initially stayed on, he was later taken off due to ongoing issues.
“We are uncertain about Gabriel and Jurrien’s conditions,” Arteta said in his post-match press conference. “Gabi felt something in his hamstring, but we are unsure of the severity. Jurrien was already having difficulties early on and could not continue.”
Ben White and Riccardo Calafiori Also Ruled Out
In addition to Gabriel and Timber, Ben White was not included in the squad against Fulham due to a minor knee injury. Riccardo Calafiori is also sidelined with a longer-term knee issue, adding to Arsenal’s growing injury list ahead of a crucial European fixture.
Who Is Available for Arsenal’s Defense vs Real Madrid?
With four defenders potentially unavailable, Mikel Arteta is left with limited options. Arsenal’s likely available defenders include:
William Saliba
Jakub Kiwior
Oleksandr Zinchenko
Kieran Tierney
Thomas Partey (as a possible right-back)
Confirmed Arsenal Injury List Ahead of Champions League Quarter-Final
Gabriel Magalhaes – hamstring injury (doubtful)
Jurrien Timber – knee discomfort (doubtful)
Ben White – knee injury (day-to-day)
Riccardo Calafiori – knee injury (ruled out)
Arsenal vs Real Madrid: A Critical Test Amid Injury Concerns
With the UEFA Champions League quarter-final looming, Arsenal’s hopes of advancing could hinge on how quickly their defenders recover. Arteta and his medical staff face a race against time to get key players fit for one of the club’s biggest matches of the season.
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