Gabriel suffered a thigh injury during Brazil’s friendly victory over Senegal (2-0) on Saturday. The centre-back limped out of the match in the second half and will not travel to Lille to take part in Tuesday’s match against Tunisia.
Gabriel’s issue is a major concern for Arsenal ahead of next Sunday’s north London derby against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.
The Brazilian has been a crucial part of Arsenal’s start to the season, with the Gunners boasting the best defensive record in the division.
Arsenal recently equaled a 122-year-old club record with eight straight clean sheets in all competitions, a run that ended against Sunderland before the international break. Gabriel is also among the Premier League’s top performers in terms of aerial matches won.
There is better news about Riccardo Calafiori. The Italian withdrew from international duty this month due to a hip injury. However, his withdrawal was a precautionary measure and he will be available for Sunday’s clash with Spurs at the Emirates.
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