By ESPN FC | Created at 2025-04-01 19:47:14 | Updated at 2025-04-02 23:01:31
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Associated Press
Apr 1, 2025, 01:31 PM ET
Arsenal defender Gabriel was forced off with an apparent right hamstring injury early in the Premier League game against Fulham on Tuesday, throwing into doubt his availability for next week's Champions League meeting with Real Madrid.
The Brazil center-back pulled up while running back toward his goal as Fulham launched a counterattack. When play eventually stopped, he dropped to the ground and shook his head in a signal that he needed to be replaced.
Gabriel eventually came off in the 16th minute, replaced by Jakub Kiwior.
Arsenal, who are second in the league and started the Fulham match 12 points behind Liverpool, have a two-legged quarterfinal meeting with Madrid this month. The first leg is at the Emirates Stadium on April 8.
