Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhães forced off with injury in Senegal friendly
Brazil national team defender Gabriel Magalhães suffered an injury during a friendly match against Senegal. The five-time world champions secured a 2-0 victory, but the Arsenal player was substituted in the 64th minute.
The Gunners’ key centre-back went down on the pitch and signaled to the coaching staff that he couldn’t continue. He received immediate medical attention and, supported by the medical team, left the field.
Interestingly, the match was played at Arsenal’s home stadium, adding even more tension for the local fans. The exact timeline for the defender’s recovery remains unknown, as both club and national team await the results of his medical assessment. It appears to be a hamstring injury, and Carlo Ancelotti expressed his deep disappointment over the setback after the match.
Jan Novak
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