Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta will be desperate to have Gabriel Magalhaes back at his disposal (Picture: Getty)Arsenal have received a significant boost ahead of their Champions League quarter-final first leg against Sporting, with Gabriel Magalhaes pictured back in first-team training today. ‘I think he felt something,’ Mikel Arteta told reporters when asked for an update on Gabriel’s condition after the Gunners’ elimination. Mikel Merino is still some way from his possible return after undergoing surgery on a foot injury he suffered in January. Rice trained despite pulling out of England’s recent friendlies with Uruguay and Japan (Picture: Getty)More to follow. Arrow MORE: Ray Parlour tells Mikel Arteta to get rid of Arsenal’s ‘deadwood’ after shock FA Cup defeatArrow MORE: Gary Lineker makes Arsenal title claim and accuses Mikel Arteta of ‘panicking’Arrow MORE: ‘They’re not ready mentally!’ Former Chelsea star makes worrying Arsenal trophy claim

Source: Metro April 06, 2026 11:18 UTC