Arsenal's treatment room is currently facing a revolving door situation. Just as Bukayo Saka was named in the squad for the first time since suffering a hamstring injury on December 21, scoring a goal after coming off the bench, it appears Gabriel could now be facing a long period of time on the sidelines. It would see him join the likes of Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz on the injury list.
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This comes at a crucial stage of the season for Arteta's side who - after briefly shortening the gap between themselves and league leaders Liverpool before the Reds take on Everton on Wednesday night - to nine points, now have their eyes set on a Champions League quarter-final encounter with holders Real Madrid next week.
Injury Expert Casts Verdict on Gabriel Injury
Scans will be needed on a potential hamstring injury
Gabriel
A review of Gabriel's injury, conducted by X account @physioscout, has predicted that Gabriel could be out for anywhere between a few days to six weeks. The Brazil international seemed to have picked up the injury while sprinting back during a transitional defensive situation.
"Hamstring injuries vary in terms of recovery time, and he'll need scans to assess the severity of the injury," the injury expert said (see full analysis below), before adding:
"Typically, sprinting mechanisms tend to end up as hamstring strains, as opposed to hamstring tightness. Potential Recovery Times: If tightness: Less than a week; If grade 1: 2-4 weeks; If grade 2: 4-6 weeks."
If the analysis is accurate, the worst-case scenario for Gabriel would see him return to first-team action on May 13. As it stands, this would leave William Saliba without his preferred defensive partner for both legs of Arsenal's Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid, as well as their potentially title-deciding clash with Liverpool, currently scheduled for May 10.
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