Arsenal fans are furious over new details surrounding Gabriel’s injury

After the match, Brazil boss Carlo Ancelotti expressed regret over his handling of the 27-year-old, who left in visible pain and held his captor.

‘Bad? I don’t know,” said the former Real Madrid manager. ‘He had an injury to his adductor. The medical staff should check it tomorrow.

‘We’re really sorry, we’re really disappointed. If a player has an injury, you hope that he can recover well and quickly.’

These comments may not ease the frustration, especially after it was revealed that Gabriel had a fitness problem before kick-off.

“What we do know is that yesterday, when Brazil did their final session here in the Emirates before the match, they did their warm-up separately from the rest of the group,” Sky Sports reporter Natalie Gedra confirmed.

“They were trying to manage his load because he’s played a lot of minutes this season.”

Given his value to both club and country, fans were stunned that a player who suffered from a significant hamstring problem last season was in danger.

“You build a squad to deal with injuries, but every injury increases the pressure on others,” said one disgruntled supporter on

Another agreed, writing: ‘Absolutely insane that he played the game. Completely irresponsible of everyone involved.’

Arsenal are also monitoring the condition of Riccardo Calafiori, who has withdrawn from Italian service, although Fabrizio Romano reports he should be fit to face Spurs.

Newcomers Piero Hincapie and Cristhian Mosquera provide reliable alternatives, with the Spanish Under-21 standout impressing early in his Arsenal career since joining from Valencia.

“It’s mainly about the pace: back and forth, more direct,” he told The Guardian when asked about the difference between English and Spanish football. “I love it.”