December 14th 2024.
Gabriel, one of Arsenal's key players, has been absent from the team's last three games. This has been a cause of concern for the team and their fans, as they prepare to face Everton at the Emirates Stadium this afternoon. Mikel Arteta, the team's manager, has had to make do without two of his top defenders - Riccardo Calafiori and Gabriel - who have both been nursing injuries. Their absence was felt in the recent matches against Manchester United and Fulham, as well as the Champions League victory over Monaco.
There has been very little information available about the team's injury situation, but Arteta shed some light on it during his pre-match press conference. He revealed that Gabriel has been struggling with a muscular problem due to the heavy schedule of matches this season, both for his club and his national team. Calafiori, on the other hand, has been recovering from a groin issue. Arteta also confirmed that Gabriel is likely to make a return to the starting lineup, while Calafiori may need more time to recover.
In addition to these injuries, there were also concerns about two other players - Thomas Partey and Jurrien Timber - who missed training earlier this week. Partey, who has been filling in at right-back in recent games, started in the midweek match against Monaco, playing the full 90 minutes. Timber, on the other hand, came on as a substitute in the second half.
Another player who featured in the midweek match was Gabriel Jesus, who was given the opportunity to start up front. However, he missed two great chances to score, which could have made a big difference in the game. In the end, it was Kai Havertz who sealed the victory for Arsenal with a late goal, after coming on as a substitute for Jesus in the final 15 minutes.
After a disappointing 1-1 draw with Fulham last weekend, Arsenal are now six points behind league leaders Liverpool, who also have a game in hand. Chelsea have moved ahead of them into second place. This weekend's match against Everton is crucial for Arsenal as they look to close the gap and keep their position in the top four.
With all the injury concerns, it's difficult to predict the exact lineup for Arsenal. However, it is expected that Arteta will field a strong team, with players like Raya, Partey, Saliba, Gabriel, Odegaard, Rice, Merino, Saka, Havertz, and Martinelli likely to start.
For those unable to attend the match, it will kick off at 3pm on Saturday 14 December, but unfortunately, it will not be broadcast live in the UK. The team will have the support of their home crowd, as they look to secure a much-needed win against a tough opponent like Everton.
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