Big boost as Arsenal star could return from injury against Everton on Saturday | OneFootball

Arsenal are anticipating a timely injury boost ahead of the Premier League clash against Everton on Saturday, according to Daily Mail.

The Gunners have been in fantastic form since the November international break, recording five wins and one draw across all competitions.

The club have missed defender Gabriel Magalhaes for the last three games with a hamstring injury, but he could return this weekend.

The Brazilian centre-back is close to returning after not being risked against Monaco in the Champions League last night.

Gabriel’s return would be a huge boost for Arsenal

Arsenal recently dropped points against Fulham in the Premier League. Jakub Kiwior failed to track Raul Jimenez’s run before his goal.

Kiwior has been a good deputy in Gabriel’s absence, but he does not possess the Brazilian’s physicality and concentration.

The Gunners’ backline will be tougher to breach with Gabriel in the starting XI. He is also a potent threat from set-pieces.

The £27 million signing scored in back-to-back games from corners last month before being sidelined for the last three outings with injury.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta will also be hoping that Riccardo Calafiori can recover from his groin problem before the Toffees game.

The Italian has been a revelation since his arrival from Bologna, but his early progress has been hampered by a couple of short-term injuries.

Arsenal are currently six points behind league leaders Liverpool, who have a game in hand.

They have no room for error in the coming weeks after dropping points at Craven Cottage.

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