Gabriel Magalhaes admits being dropped by Mikel Arteta at Arsenal was ‘difficult’ (Shutterstock)Gabriel Magalhaes insists he understands Mikel Arteta’s surprise decision to drop him at the start of Arsenal’s season. Arteta eventually restored Gabriel to the starting line-up for the 3-1 victory against Manchester United at the start of September and the centre-back has retained his place in the side. The Arsenal manager has since argued that his surprise call to axe Gabriel has made the Brazilian a ‘much better player’, but the defender admits the process of being dropped was ‘difficult’. I wanted to play and it was very difficult for me but I understood what the coach had to do,’ Gabriel told PA News. MORE : Jurgen Klopp slammed by Arsenal fans for celebrating Liverpool win vs BurnleyMORE : Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp praises Curtis Jones and rates Andy Robertson’s first start back in Burnley winMORE : Trent Alexander-Arnold injury: Jurgen Klopp issues update after Liverpool beat Burnley

Source: Metro February 10, 2024 21:58 UTC