Arsenal injury news: Will Gabriel Magalhaes play against Everton?
By Kian Long
This article will run through the latest Arsenal injury news - Moreover, it will address if Gabriel Maglahes will play against Everton this weekend.
Tomorrow, Arsenal kick off against Everton in the Premier League. Arsenal will feel frustrated with last week's result in the Premier League against Fulham and they will want to get back to winning ways.
Gabriel Magalhaes has been missing for Arsenal ever since the West Ham match at the end of last month. Despite scoring for the Gunners, Gabriel had to be removed at half-time.
So, now, Arsenal fans hope that the Brazilian is back in action at the weekend against Everton.
What injury does Gabriel Magalhaes have?
Gabriel Magalhaes has a hamstring injury. He has now missed three games for Arsenal but the anticipation is that he will be able to play against Everton this weekend.
When will Gabriel Magalhaes return from injury?
This afternoon (Friday), Mikel Arteta confirmed that Gabriel Magalhaes has returned from his injury setback. He claimed that Gabriel is back in training, so there is a possibility he will play tomorrow.
In his own words, Arteta said (quoted by Kaya Kaynak of Football London): "There is a possibility with one of them to be available. He trained today (Friday). It’s Gabriel."
Who can replace Gabriel Magalhaes for Arsenal?
Over the last few weeks, it has been Jakub Kiwior who has replaced Gabriel Magalhaes in the backline - The Poland international has partnered Gabriel's usual partner in crime, William Saliba.
With no disrespect to Kiwior, it is fair to say that Arsenal fans will be glad to have Gabriel back and available for action again. Not only is he important in Arsenal's box, but his towering presence proved to be important for the Gunners in the opposing box before he suffered his injury.
Will Gabriel Magalhaes be available for Fantasy Football?
Mikel Arteta never makes life easy for fantasy football managers. The Spanish coach didn't entirely confirm whether Gabriel will be available, he simply said it's a "possibility."
Gabriel has been nearing his return ever since he was intially ruled out. Therefore, one can hope.
It is certainly not worth selling Gabriel. This should not even be an option, considering he's back in training. Let's just hope he starts - I will be keeping him in my team, with the chance of attacking returns always on the cards.