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'We can't do this again' - Arsenal fans explode at Gabriel Magalhaes update pre-Tottenham clash

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17 Nov 2025, 9:47 am

Arsenal fans are sweating on the fitness of key defender Gabriel, with fans urging one player to show his worth in his absence.

Gabriel picked up an injury for Brazil during their international friendly against Senegal at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium.

The 27-year-old has started all 11 Premier League games for the Gunners, with Mikel Arteta's side four points clear of Man City at the top of the table.

Arsenal will be looking to bounce back from their 2-2 draw at Sunderland, with their first game back after the international break against rivals Spurs, whilst they have also got crunch clashes with Bayern Munich and Chelsea upcoming.

Gabriel Magalhaes Arsenal looking focused

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William Saliba must 'step up' for Arsenal

Gabriel's centre-back partner William Saliba has returned from international duty with France unscathed and looks set to start the north London derby.

Saliba struggled during Arsenal's Champions League win at Slavia Prague, and many supporters now believe Gabriel is Arteta's number one centre-back.

One supporter called Gabriel "irreplaceable" on social media, and it looks like either Cristian Mosquera or Piero Hincapie will come into the back four against Spurs.

Gabriel also picked up an injury at the end of last season, and are not happy that the defender played in a friendly match over the international break.

Arsenal losing Gabriel magalhães to injury is the same as Manchester City losing Erling Haaland to injury too

Personally, I will blame ancelotti for the injury to Gabriel, it's just a friendly match fgs
I mean, look at what Gattuso did with Ricardo callefiori

It is well 😪
— DEMO OF LONDON (@Ademola_Odumesi) November 17, 2025

I think it's easy simple. Arteta won't rotate key players when they have warning signs. Overuses Saka,he tears his hamstring. Plays Rice with a broken toe. Never rotates Gabriel and Saliba. 8 cb's and he allows Gabriel to go on international duty when nursing a problem.
— Ken (@CFC618) November 17, 2025

Can’t believe our injuries the squad will be really tested in the next few weeks, with Gabriel out we have problems , I trust Mosquera and Hindcappie but my concern will be Saliba he’s not same when playing without Gabby just hope he steps up and leads either replacement .
— Gooner donz (@kingdon1) November 17, 2025

When has Arsenal ever subbed Gabriel or Saliba at the 6oth minute, without being injured?
— Paul (@Pplatetrader) November 17, 2025

Last time Gabriel was injured we lost our set piece threat completely.

We need our attackers to step up big time for the next few games no questions asked. https://t.co/f5Q9ajkKSe
— Zak (@AfcZak21) November 16, 2025

Arsenal can be furious with Arteta instead who’s overplayed him all season I’m afraid 😂
— P.J 🇫🇷#WS2 🇧🇷#GM11 ❌#ArtetaOUT ❌#KroenkeOUT (@PJ_LAHK) November 16, 2025

Arsenal medical staffs are completely useless
— Bolaji alayande (@bolajiAlayans) November 16, 2025

That's 2weeks gone, in one of the most important fixtures for arsenal. Why does he always play these friendlies
— Nakalee (@odinaks) November 15, 2025

His injury cost us the CL last season...we can't do this all over again
— Arsenal Kenya🔴⚪🇰🇪 (@_arsenalkenya) November 15, 2025

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