Arsene Wenger has expressed his frustration over the injury that Gabriel Paulista suffered on Wednesday night.
The 24 year old defender had to be withdrawn in the first half with what appeared to be a hamstring injury. Scans have shown a tendon problem which will keep him out for three weeks.
“It’s a shame,” said Wenger, “We bought him to play regularly and of course, that is the target for him. His English is not perfect yet. Yes, he understands more than he talks. He has shown that he is a defender who is committed, focused and can integrate well in our defensive style.”
Gabriel now joins Jack Wilshere, Mathieu Flamini, Mikel Arteta, Mathieu Debuchy, and Abou Diaby on the Arsenal injury list.
“We bought him to play regularly and of course, that is the target for him.
“His English is not perfect yet. Yes, he understands more than he talks.
“He has shown that he is a defender who is committed, focused and can integrate well in our defensive style.”
