Gabriel Magalhaes injury update — Arsenal center back pulls up vs Fulham as Real Madrid tie looms

Arsenal got one star back in the fold on Tuesday, but have they lost another in center back Gabriel Magalhaes.

The Brazilian defender pulled up during a spring in the first 15 minutes of Arsenal's Premier League match against Fulham on Tuesday at the Emirates Stadium and stayed down for some time.

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As recently-returned Bukayo Saka watched from the bench, Gabriel worked with trainers for some time before limping off the pitch in the 16th minute.

Polish back Jakub Kiwior took Gabriel's place alongside William Saliba.

Arsenal go to Everton at the weekend before Tuesday's Champions League quarterfinal first leg at home to Real Madrid. The Gunners will return to the Premier League to host Brentford before the second leg at the Bernabeu on April 16.

Gabriel injury update — Arteta post-match reaction

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta was asked if he was concerned about Magalhaes' exit from the pitch.

"Obviously because he never comes off," Arteta said. "He said he felt something. We don't know how big it is and we will assess it"

He was also asked about Jurrien Timber picking up an early knock before coming off late:"He was sore yesterday already, so we'll have to see."

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