Arsenal have confirmed that defender Gabriel will sit out due to injury for the rest of the season.
Gabriel was injured in Tuesday Premier League match against Fulham and according to club officials he would require surgery for the hamstring injury. He would be missing Tuesday’s Champions League tie against Real Madrid.
“Gabi will undergo a surgical repair procedure to his hamstring in the coming days, and immediately begin his recovery and rehabilitation programme, with the aim to be ready for the start of next season,” the club said.
The former Lille defender has started 28 of Arsenal’s 30 Premier League matches this term, helping the club to the best defensive record in the division with 25 goals conceded.
Arsenal say the 27-year-old is aiming to return to first-team action in time for the start of next season
