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Arsenal's Gabriel Ruled Out Of Season, Set To Undergo Hamstring Surgery
Gabriel Magalhaes: Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes has been ruled out for the season owing to a hamstring injury that requires surgery, the club announced on Thursday. The 27-year-old Brazilian sustained the injury during Arsenal's 2-1 win over Fulham on Wednesday and was substituted immediately.
"Further to being substituted during our match against Fulham on Tuesday, we can confirm that Gabriel Magalhaes has sustained a hamstring injury which requires surgery. Gabi will undergo a surgical repair procedure to his hamstring in the coming days, and immediately begin his recovery and rehabilitation programme, to be ready for the start of next season," Arsenal said in a statement. "Everyone at the club will be fully focused on supporting Gabi to ensure he is back to full fitness as soon as possible," it added.
The news comes just ahead of Arsenal's Champions League quarterfinal clash with Real Madrid and is a major setback for Mikel Arteta.
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