Arsenal Hit with Injury Setbacks Before Real Madrid Showdown
Arsenal is dealing with a major defensive crisis ahead of their highly anticipated Champions League quarter-final clash against Real Madrid. The English club may be without four crucial players, potentially weakening their squad in the crucial fixture next week.
Gabriel Magalhães and Jurrien Timber Sidelined
During their recent 2-1 victory over Fulham in the Premier League, Arsenal suffered two major injury blows. Brazilian defender Gabriel Magalhães was forced off in the first half with what appeared to be a hamstring injury, prompting his replacement by Jakub Kiwior.
Similarly, Jurrien Timber, who had initially continued playing after an earlier knock, was eventually substituted due to a knee injury. Both players are now significant doubts for the Champions League clash against Real Madrid, and they are also unlikely to feature in the upcoming Premier League fixture against Everton this weekend.
More Injury Concerns for Mikel Arteta
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta already faces selection headaches, as Riccardo Calafiori remains sidelined after sustaining an injury while on international duty. Adding to the worries, Ben White missed the match against Fulham due to a separate setback, leaving Arsenal with limited options in defense.
What This Means for Arsenal Against Real Madrid
With a depleted backline, Arsenal will have to rely on the likes of William Saliba, Jakub Kiwior, and Takehiro Tomiyasu to hold the fort against Real Madrid’s attacking firepower. This injury crisis could force Arteta to tweak his tactics, possibly deploying a more defensive approach in the first leg.
For the latest Champions League news and injury updates, visit UEFA’s official website.
Stay tuned for more updates as Arsenal prepares to take on Real Madrid in a high-stakes Champions League encounter.
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