Major concern for Arsenal as key could be out for one to two months

Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes will undergo more tests after a muscle injury in his right thigh.

Reports from The Athletic say the club fears he could miss between one and two months. The centre back picked up the injury while on duty for Brazil during the November break.

The defender felt discomfort during Brazil’s friendly match against Senegal. He left the pitch after receiving treatment and looked in clear pain.

The match took place at the Emirates Stadium, which heightened concern among Arsenal staff who watched closely from the stands.

Magalhaes came off in the 65th minute of Brazil’s two-nil win. He walked off while holding his leg, and the early signs were not positive.

The medical team will run a fresh round of checks to confirm the severity and the recovery period. Arsenal expect a clearer update in the coming days.

Arsenal Prepare For Key Fixtures

This injury arrives at a difficult moment for Mikel Arteta. Arsenal are heading into one of the busiest and toughest parts of the season.

Arteta has relied on the defender for stability at the back, and his absence will force the manager to adjust his plans.

The early fear is that the defender could miss at least four weeks. Some at the club believe his return may not come before January.

Arsenal have other players who can fill the role. Cristhian Mosquera is one option, while Piero Hincapie is another. Both players can step into the left side of defence if required. Even with these alternatives, Magallanes’ presence has been vital.

He gives the team strength in duels and has been a significant part of their set-piece record this season.

The injury also affects the rhythm that Magalhaes and William Saliba have built over the past months. Their partnership has been one of the strongest in the league.

A break in that link will create a new challenge for Arteta as he plans the next games.

Arsenal face Tottenham Hotspur once the international break ends. The match will take place at the Emirates.

The team hopes to continue their push for the Premier League title. The Brazilian’s condition will be closely monitored as the countdown to the derby begins.

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