Arsenal injury worry as CB Gabriel forced off

Arsenal defender Gabriel was forced off with an apparent right hamstring injury early in their 2-1 Premier League win over Fulham on Tuesday, throwing into doubt his availability for next week's Champions League meeting with Real Madrid.

The Brazil center-back pulled up while running back toward his goal as Fulham launched a counterattack. When play eventually stopped, he dropped to the ground and shook his head in a signal that he needed to be replaced.

Gabriel eventually came off in the 16th minute, replaced by Jakub Kiwior.

Another Arsenal defender, Jurriën Timber, also went to ground in the first half after a clash with Raúl Jiménez. The Netherlands international was able to carry on playing, but was substituted in the 77th minute.

Arsenal, who are second in the league and started the Fulham match 12 points behind Liverpool, have a two-legged quarterfinal meeting with Madrid this month. The first leg is at the Emirates Stadium on April 8.