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In the face of this adversity, Arsenal must adapt quickly. The club is now expected to rely on Jakub Kiwior as a first-choice center-back partner for William Saliba. Although he has only made nine league appearances this season, Kiwior's selection might be inevitable due to the necessity for continuity in Arsenal’s defense.
The effectiveness of this defensive pairing depends on the fitness of other key defenders such as Ben White and Jurrien Timber, the latter of whom himself left the pitch with an injury earlier in the season. Their contributions will be crucial in stabilizing the backline during the absence of Gabriel.