Gabriel Magalhaes Injury Update: Arteta Calms Fears After Arsenal’s Champions League Win
Arsenal fans held their breath during the Gunners’ 2-0 Champions League victory over Olympiacos after Gabriel Magalhaes was forced to leave the pitch with a potential injury scare.
Manager Mikel Arteta quickly reassured supporters that the substitution was only a precautionary measure. The Brazilian defender had felt some discomfort, likely from a minor knock in the first half, but was still able to continue. With Gabriel recently returning from a long-term injury and playing a heavy run of fixtures, Arteta made the cautious call to replace him with Cristhian Mosquera to avoid any risk of worsening the issue.
Despite the early concern, Arsenal went on to seal a convincing win with goals from Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka. The result gives the North London side maximum points from their opening two European games.
Arteta praised his squad’s fast start, relentless attacking pressure, and defensive strength, noting that Arsenal have now kept 11 clean sheets in their last 14 matches across all competitions. He also admitted Olympiacos caused problems at times, particularly with their direct play and dangerous crosses, but was pleased with how the team managed the pressure.
Looking ahead, Arsenal will be monitoring Gabriel’s fitness closely before their upcoming Premier League clash against West Ham. Should the defender not recover in time, William Saliba is expected to partner Mosquera at the heart of the defense.
For now, Arteta’s message to fans is clear: there’s no major injury concern for Gabriel Magalhaes, and his availability for the weekend remains a strong possibility.