Arsenal have often been left cursing their injury luck during the Mikel Arteta era as more misfortune arrived over the November international break with Gabriel entering the treatment room.
An injury in his right thigh picked up during Brazil’s friendly victory over Senegal has sidelined the centre back. Gabriel has been critical to Arsenal’s success this season with his defensive contributions and attacking output from set pieces.
While the severity of his injury remains uncertain, early reports suggest that he will be absent for one or two months, potentially missing 15 matches in total for Arsenal. A lengthy absence would prove devastating to the fight for silverware, which could hinge on a successful festive period.
The north London giants are greeted with three challenging fixtures on their return from the international period—a meeting against local rivals Tottenham Hotspur followed by duels with Bayern Munich and Chelsea. Gabriel could be absent for plenty of pivotal fixtures after the trip to Stamford Bridge, too.
Here are three replacements for the star defender in Arsenal’s rearguard.
