The Brazilian international recently faced a minor injury concern while representing his national team. However, it appears that he is on track for a possible return to the Arsenal lineup for their upcoming match at Goodison Park this Sunday, as reported by the Daily Mail.
Gabriel has undeniably been a crucial figure for Arsenal, and this news is likely to bring relief to Gunners’ fans who feared a more serious setback. Nevertheless, it has been suggested that Arsenal’s manager, Mikel Arteta, should exercise caution when considering Gabriel’s involvement.
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Arteta does have alternatives at his disposal in the form of William Saliba and Ben White, both capable of playing in the center-back position.
Consequently, there might not be an urgent necessity to rush Gabriel back into action for this weekend’s fixture.
However, the 25-year-old has established himself as an indispensable asset for Arsenal. Therefore, Arteta would be wise to avoid taking unnecessary risks, especially for a trip to a ground that has proven challenging for his team in recent years.
It’s worth noting that Arsenal endured a 1-0 defeat against Everton in their away fixture last season, despite Everton’s generally lackluster performance throughout the campaign. Consequently, an improved showing will be imperative this time around.
