Injury Crisis Looms As Arsenal Defender Forced Off Injured On Brazil Debut Against Bolivia 

Arsenal defender, Gabriel Magalhaes could be seen applying ice to his knee as he failed to last 90 minutes on the pitch on his Brazil debut.

The defender was taken off in the 85th minute, and ice was afterwards seen being applied to his right knee. Earlier in the match, in a horrifying challenge, Bolivian player Diego Bejarano struck the Arsenal defender in the chest with his knee.

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Magalhaes’ condition will be a big concern for Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta as the club have already suffered a blow in Jurrien Timber’s anterior cruciate ligament injury earlier in the season. 

The Brazilian featured in the Arsenal starting lineup for the first time in the ongoing season against Manchester United last weekend.

On September 17, Arsenal will play Everton in the Premier League following the end of the international break.