Arsenal fans cannot believe what Gabriel Magalhaes told Ezri Konsa vs Napoli
Arsenal star Gabriel Magalhaes is one of the best defenders in the world.
The Brazil international is without his usual centre-back partner, William Saliba, right now, but his performances have been elite nevertheless.
Arsenal have conceded just one goal in five games so far, which shows just how good Gabriel and his fellow defenders have been at the back.
The former Lille man’s confidence is at a very high level too, and that was evident in one moment against Napoli in the Champions League.
Arsenal fans stunned by what Gabriel Magalhaes did vs Napoli’s Rasmus Hojlund
Rasmus Hojlund has not become the superstar everyone expected him to be, but he is still a very good player in transitions.
Against Arsenal, the former Manchester United man found himself in a one-on-one situation against Gabriel on the right side of the Gunners’ central defence.
That, generally, puts a left-footed defender at a disadvantage, but the Arsenal number six showed everyone why he is one of the best in the world.
As Gabriel got into his position to defend, Ezri Konsa noticed that his partner was in a one-on-one situation and started to run across to help.
Most defenders would’ve welcomed that assistance, but Gabriel looked back and told Konsa to mark someone else because he didn’t need any help.
The Brazil international dealt with Hojlund comfortably – in that action and the whole game – which shows where his confidence is at right now.
Arsenal fans are beyond stunned by his decision to decline Konsa’s help. Here’s how a few of them reacted to that sequence.
One tweeted: “Imagine being an attacker, and then you see the defender saying he doesn’t need any help.”
Another wrote: “Just a ridiculous defender, simply world-class, man.”
“Gabriel has reached another level, man. Legend CB in the making,” said another.
Another Arsenal fan reacted by saying: “He’s the coldest in the game!”
“I don’t care anymore. This is the greatest of all time right here,” posted another.
