Arsenal defender Gabriel is out for the rest of the season the club confirmed today, Thursday (April 3).

The Brazilian will miss the remainder of the campaign after the news emerged that the defender will require hamstring surgery.

The defensive lynchpin was substituted in the first half of Arsenal's 2-1 win against Fulham at the Emirates on Tuesday after pulling up.

Arsenal say the 27-year-old is aiming to return for the start of the 2025-26 campaign.

"Gabi will undergo a surgical repair procedure to his hamstring in the coming days, and immediately begin his recovery and rehabilitation programme, with the aim to be ready for the start of next season," the club said.

The former Lille defender has started 28 of Arsenal's 30 Premier League matches this term, helping the club to the best defensive record in the division with 25 goals conceded.

Gabriel's loss is a huge blow to North London hopes in the Champions League, with the Gunners facing holders Real Madrid in quarter-finals.

Carlo Ancelotti's side visit north London on April 8, before travelling to the Bernabeu for the second leg on 16 April.

Arsenal are second in the Premier League, 12 points behind leaders Liverpool with eight matches remaining.