December 11th 2024.
Gabriel, the talented defender for Arsenal, has unfortunately missed the last two games due to an unknown injury. This has caused some concern for the team as they prepare for their Champions League match against Monaco tonight. Gabriel has been a key player for the team this season, showcasing his skills alongside fellow defender William Saliba and also providing a strong presence during set pieces. However, in the last game against Sporting Lisbon, he was forced to leave the field due to his injury. Although he was able to play for 45 minutes in the next game against West Ham, he was then substituted at half-time. This has resulted in him missing the games against Manchester United and Fulham. The coach, Mikel Arteta, has been tight-lipped about the extent of Gabriel's injury, but has recently revealed that it is a muscle injury.
Speaking about the injury ahead of the Monaco game, Arteta shared that Gabriel has not had a muscular injury before, but the fact that he has been playing a lot of games and traveling, especially with the Brazilian national team, may have contributed to his current injury. Another player who is doubtful for the match is Riccardo Calafiori, a young Italian player who has also been struggling with injuries this season. Arteta admitted that they have to be cautious with Calafiori as he is eager to return to the field.
The coach also mentioned that the team has been facing a lot of difficulties due to the number of injuries they have been dealing with. In fact, it has become so severe that they may have to rely on Kieran Tierney, who has not played for the team since 2003, for tonight's match. Arteta shared that Tierney has been training well and has shown a lot of determination to play, which is why he may be given the opportunity to play tonight.
Reflecting on the ongoing injury crisis, Arteta explained that it has been a domino effect, with one injury leading to another. Some of these injuries have been difficult to predict, such as those caused by tackles during games. Another reason for the high number of injuries is the overload of minutes on players due to the absence of key players. Arteta acknowledged that this is not an ideal situation, but it is the reality they are currently facing.
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