Mikel Arteta has confirmed a major injury concern for his side ahead of the highly anticipated Arsenal vs Crystal Palace fixture.

Mikel Arteta, in his pre-match press conference, has confirmed a major player injury concern for his side ahead of the fixture Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace, scheduled to be played in the Premier League this weekend.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that defender Gabriel Magalhães is currently a fitness concern following the Gunners’ recent UEFA Champions League clash against Atletico Madrid.

Speaking to reporters after the match, Arteta revealed that the Brazilian centre-back was forced to leave the pitch due to a physical issue and has not yet returned to training. “Gabriel Magalhães had to leave the pitch against Atletico with an issue. He hasn’t been able to train yet,” Arteta stated.

The 26-year-old defender, who has been a key figure in Arsenal’s backline this season, appeared to pick up the knock late in the first half and was replaced as a precaution. While the extent of the injury remains unclear, Arteta’s comments suggest that the club’s medical team will continue to assess the situation ahead of their next fixture.

Gabriel’s potential absence could pose a significant challenge for Arsenal, particularly given their congested fixture schedule and ongoing defensive rotation. The Gunners will be hoping for positive news in the coming days as they prepare for their upcoming Premier League encounter.

Further updates on Gabriel’s condition are expected once the club completes additional medical evaluations.

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