Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes was forced off with a suspected groin injury during Brazil’s friendly against Senegal on Saturday.
The 27-year-old limped off within the sixty fourth minute of the sport on the Emirates Stadium and was seen pointing to the within his right thigh during a conversation with Brazil’s medical team.
Goals from Chelsea’s Estevao and Manchester United midfielder Casemiro sealed Brazil’s 2-0 victory.
Brazil are because of play Tunisia in one other friendly in Lille on Tuesday however it is extremely likely that Gabriel is not going to be risked.
Arsenal will likely be hopeful that Gabriel will likely be available for his or her next Premier League match, which is the north London derby against Tottenham next Sunday.
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Mikel Arteta already has one other defensive injury concern as Riccardo Calafiori withdrew from Italy’s squad on Saturday because of a hip injury.
‘He tried, and we thank him for the professionalism, desire, and dedication he’s shown, which is nice for us as a bunch,’ said Italy head coach Gennaro Gattuso.
‘We could have made him grit his teeth, but that’s not fair because he’ll have matches every three or 4 days.’
Arsenal currently sit 4 points clear of Manchester City at the highest of the Premier League.
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