Mikel Arteta issues Gabriel injury update as Arsenal crisis worsens - 'Never good news'

Mikel Arteta issues Gabriel injury update as Arsenal crisis worsens - 'Never good news'Arsenal defender Gabriel was forced off with 20 minutes remaining in their FA Cup loss to Southampton as Mikel Arteta issued a worrying update on his centre-halfCommentsSportSamuel Meade Sports Brand Writer08:53, 05 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesGabriel came off with an injury concern in Arsenal's loss at SouthamptonMikel Arteta revealed that Gabriel asked to come off in Arsenal's loss at Southampton after he felt an issue, which he confessed is "never good news".‌The Gunners were beaten on the south coast as they were on the receiving end of an FA Cup shock and, to add insult to injury, they're now sweating on the fitness of one of their leading lights.‌Gabriel started at the heart of defence, but came off on 72 minutes with William Saliba replacing him. That change was not tactical with the Brazilian centre-half requesting to come off as Arteta revealed that Arsenal will have to assess his fitness, but didn't appear positive about the outlook.‌Arteta said: “I don't know, I think he felt something - I don't know exactly what it is. We're going to have to assess him - but obviously when a player is asking to be substituted, it's never good news.”Gabriel began the night without usual partner Saliba, with Cristhian Mosquera instead pairing up. They were unable to prevent Southampton taking the lead at St Mary's and Gabriel was off the pitch when Shea Charles scored their winner with just five minutes remaining.READ MORE: Mikel Arteta issues immediate Arsenal demand after shock FA Cup exit to SouthamptonREAD MORE: Arsenal fan Piers Morgan left with egg on his face after Southampton remind him of reactionIt is the second cup competition that has passed Arsenal by in less than a fortnight. They lost the Carabao Cup final to rivals Manchester City at Wembley and then, despite being drawn against a Championship outfit, they've...