Gabriel Magalhaes is reportedly pushing hard to return to action before the end of the month, just like Kai Havertz.
Gabriel has been sidelined since the last international break with a groin injury, and his absence has been a massive blow for the Gunners.
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The Gunners have kept just two clean sheets in their last six matches, which is a significant drop-off without the Brazilian in the team.
But now, the defender could be back available soon for the Gunners, which is great timing with Cristhian Mosquera and Ben White picking up new injuries.
Gabriel Magalhaes is pushing to be back in December for Arsenal
Gabriel Magalhaes is ‘very close’ to being available to play for Arsenal before the New Year commences, according to Hand of Arsenal.
The defender is not expected to be ready in time to face Everton on the weekend, but he could be back for one of the games against Crystal Palace, Brighton or Aston Villa.
Arsenal will be eager to have him back as soon as possible, but he is likely to be very carefully reintegrated into the team.
The Gunners have really missed the Brazilian international, despite their plethora of defensive options.
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Gabriel’s absence has shown how important he is to Arsenal, with Piero Hincapie, Jurrien Timber and Mosquera all struggling to match his authority in defence.
Not only have Arsenal lost some of their defensive solidity, but also their threat from corners, with Gabriel becoming one of the best in the Premier League at attacking these situations.
During that time, Mikel Arteta has also lost William Saliba, White and Mosquera to injuries, which has really limited his options in defence.
Andrea Berta must consider signing a new right-sided defender in January
Ahead of the January transfer window, Andrea Berta must assess Arsenal’s defensive options, and a new right-sided defender should be considered.
Currently, Timber is Arsenal’s only right-back option, which raises concerns about him being overexerted over the next month.
White is out for around one month, meaning there is a lot of pressure for the Dutch international to stay fit.
This is why Berta should be exploring options he could bring to the Emirates Stadium during the winter window.
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