“Saudi move might have some truth”, “Will leave” – Arsenal fans concerned as 25-year-old star is named only on the bench against Crystal Palace
Arsenal supporters online find themselves grappling with unease as defender Gabriel Magalhaes is once again relegated to the sidelines for the clash with Crystal Palace on August 21.
While a cloud of injury concerns looms over the Gunners, the centre-back was expected to pick up a spot in the starting lineup, but this has not happened.
The conundrum surrounding Gabriel's absence from the starting XI despite these circumstances has led to a surge of discontent among the fans. Many expected him to find his place in Arteta's defensive formation, especially given the current health woes plaguing the squad. But the manager's decision to leave Gabriel on the bench has not sat well with the Arsenal faithful.
The supporters have taken to Twitter to voice their concerns and seek answers with tweets like these:
Oleksandr Zinchenko, who has been struggling with a calf problem, seems to have fully recovered and was named on the bench at Selhurst Park. However, other players like Gabriel Jesus and Jurrien Timber remain unavailable.
Questions also persist around the readiness of previously underutilized players such as Folarin Balogun, Albert Sambi Lokonga, and Mohamed Elneny, all battling various ailments.
They aren't the only players on the sidelines, as Jurrien Timber's Premier League introduction was cut short due to injury. Just 50 minutes into his debut, Timber fell victim to an anterior cruciate ligament tear, sidelining him for a considerable duration. Yet, with the Dutch defender out of contention, Gabriel has remained relegated to bench duties.
Two London-based football clubs, fresh from narrowly securing victories in their opening Premier League matches, are set to face off at Selhurst Park on Monday night. Crystal
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