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Arsenal’s Gyokeres Suffers Head Gash in Clash With Gabriel, Returns Wearing Headband

After on-field checks under head-injury protocol, the summer signing briefly left the pitch, returning in a protective bandage.

Overview

  • Viktor Gyokeres collided head-to-head with team-mate Gabriel during Arsenal’s Champions League match against Athletic Bilbao around the 30th minute.
  • Television footage showed blood coming from the back of Gyokeres’ head as medical staff treated a visible gash on the pitch.
  • TNT Sports cameras captured Mikel Arteta grimacing as the forward fell, reflecting the immediate concern on the Arsenal bench.
  • Gyokeres left the field for assessment, then re-entered roughly four minutes later wearing a black headband after concussion checks.
  • The Sweden striker joined Arsenal from Sporting Lisbon this summer and has three goals in four Premier League games, with no longer-term injury update reported.