(Reuters) – Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes will miss his next three games as he is self-absorbed after coming into close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, a club said. Premier League Saturday.
Gabriel, who has joined Arsenal this season, has not been named in Saturday’s squad for their home game against London rivals Chelsea.
“Gabriel was in contact with someone. It is – it will come at a bad time ahead of such a big game, ”said manager Mikel Arteta.
The center-back from Brazil will also miss Tuesday’s trip to Brighton & Hove Albion and Saturday’s trip to West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League.
Arsenal said defender David Luiz and player Willian had both tested negative for the coronavirus novel, but were ill to play against Chelsea.
Reporting by Manasi Pathak in Bengaluru, edited by Pritha Sarkar