Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has provided an update on Gabriel and Jurrien Timber`s injuries following the win against Fulham.
Both players were substituted during the match due to injury concerns.
Gabriel, who has been a consistent starter in the Premier League this season, had to leave the pitch after just 16 minutes.
Timber was also substituted 13 minutes before the end of the game, and Arteta mentioned that he had been experiencing discomfort earlier in the match.
The Arsenal boss commented on the players` conditions after the game, stating: “We are unsure about their situations at the moment.”
“We will assess them tomorrow.”
“Gabi felt some discomfort in his hamstring, and we are yet to determine the extent of it.”
“Regarding Jurrien, he was already struggling earlier in the game and was unable to continue.”
These injuries present a race against time for both defenders to be fit for the Champions League quarter-final match against Real Madrid next Tuesday.
However, there was positive news for the Gunners as Bukayo Saka made a return and scored within seven minutes of being on the pitch, after recovering from a recent injury.
Saka scored Arsenal`s second goal and celebrated with fitness coach Sam Wilson, acknowledging Wilson`s role in his recovery.
Saka and Wilson have a long-standing working relationship, dating back to their time in Arsenal`s Under-21s.
Marcus Bellamy