Gabriel Magalhaes Injury Update
Gabriel Magalhaes getting subbed off during Arsenal’s Champions League win over Olympiacos this week wasn’t the kind of drama anyone wanted, especially not those living and dying with every single Gunners result lately. Mikel Arteta came out pretty quickly to cool off the anxiety yeah, Gabriel went down after a run-in with David Raya, but it’s not a big deal. “Just a precaution,” was the message, so everybody who started doomscrolling the squad depth and worrying about how Arsenal goes into the West Ham match: relax a bit, for now.
On Twitter, @afcstuff shared Mikel Arteta’s update on Gabriel: he should be fine after feeling something from a first-half kick. Arteta said they didn’t want to take risks since Gabriel has played many games, is returning from a long-term injury, and needs careful management.
Seriously, if you’ve followed Gabriel’s journey since last season, nerves are understandable. He missed a chunk of late 2024–25 with that stubborn hamstring. People still half expect him to be bubble-wrapped the moment he feels a twinge, especially with the way the title race unraveled when Saliba got injured a while back. But this latest knock? Nothing that dramatic. He was feeling some discomfort, maybe from a kick, but according to Arteta, Gabriel could’ve kept playing if necessary. The vibe out of the manager’s post-match chat: better safe than sorry, since the guy’s played a ton of minutes so far this season. Pro move, honestly.
On Twitter, @_ArsenalTeam reported that, according to Mikel Arteta, Gabriel Magalhaes is fine — no need for fans to worry.
Here’s hoping Gabriel’s “minor doubt” tag for the West Ham match is exactly what it sounds like, minor. If you want to stress less, remember: sometimes managers sub guys just to avoid rolling dice on October fixtures that actually matter come spring. Worst-case scenario, it’s one game on the sidelines, max. So, unless you’re in fantasy leagues, hold off on the panic-buy. Send Gabriel some good vibes, enjoy the meme threads, and thank whatever football gods you like for precautionary medicine.
