{"id":267636,"date":"2025-11-17T10:45:18","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T10:45:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/267636\/"},"modified":"2025-11-17T10:45:18","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T10:45:18","slug":"arsenal-receive-key-injury-boost-ahead-of-north-london-derby","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/267636\/","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal receive key injury boost ahead of North London Derby"},"content":{"rendered":"

Arsenal have been handed a significant injury boost ahead of the first North London Derby of the season. The club\u2019s injury concerns have mounted during the November international break. Riccardo Calafiori withdrew from the Italy squad with a minor issue<\/a>, while Gabriel Magalh\u00e3es picked up a more worrying fitness problem. The Brazilian came off with an apparent groin concern against Senegal and there has been no immediate clarity at the time of writing. Regarding Calafiori, it is understood he did not participate in a single training session with Italy, which initially raised questions about the severity.<\/p>\n

However, the Gunners have received positive news surrounding the former Bologna defender. Despite his early return from international duty, Fabrizio Romano<\/a> reports that the decision was precautionary due to overload rather than any serious injury. He has since been assessed by Arsenal and has been deemed available for next weekend\u2019s clash with Tottenham. It is a timely boost ahead of a crucial run of fixtures, with several other injured players also expected to return. While Calafiori looks set to feature, the same cannot be said for Gabriel.<\/p>\n

(Photo by Alex Pantling\/Getty Images)Concerns remain over Gabriel Magalh\u00e3es<\/p>\n

A statement from the Brazilian FA revealed, as reported by The Guardian<\/a>, that Gabriel has suffered an injury to his right thigh and will not travel for Tuesday\u2019s friendly against Tunisia. He will remain in London for further assessment and there are growing concerns that he could miss a busy spell for Mikel Arteta\u2019s side.<\/p>\n

Arsenal return to Premier League action this weekend, hosting Spurs in the first North London Derby of the campaign. With the match approaching quickly, questions remain about how big a loss Gabriel could be if he is unavailable.<\/p>\n

Will Gabriel be missed against Spurs?<\/p>\n

What are your thoughts Gooners? Would Gabriel\u2019s absence be a major setback ahead of the derby? Baring in mind we now have summer-signing Hincapie as an alternative<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Benjamin Kenneth<\/p>\n

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