Arsenal’s Gabriel sidelined with thigh injury on Brazil friendly duty against Senegal
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Brazil's Gabriel Magalhaes walking off after being substituted due to an injury in the international friendly against Senegal at the Emirates Stadium in London on Nov 15, 2025.
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Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes has been sidelined due to a muscle injury in his right thigh, the Brazilian soccer federation (CBF) said on Nov 16, a day after he was forced off the field during a friendly with Senegal
The 27-year-old, who has played in every Premier League match for leaders Arsenal this season, will not travel to Lille for the Nov 18 friendly with Tunisia, the CBF added in a statement.
It did not provide an estimate of how long Gabriel could be out.
A hamstring injury he suffered last season in April had sidelined him for over three months.
The injury comes as a blow for Arsenal, who are set to face local rivals Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea later in November, as they defend a four-point lead at the top of the table. The Gunners will also host Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Nov 26.
Gabriel is the second Arsenal defender to pick up an injury in the last week, with Italy manager Gennaro Gattuso confirming on Nov 15 that Riccardo Calafiori had left the national team's camp with a knock.
Arsenal forwards Kai Havertz and Viktor Gyokeres are also out with injuries, along with wingers Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli, as well as attacking midfielder Martin Odegaard.
Forward Gabriel Jesus has returned to training after suffering a cruciate ligament tear in January, but is yet to make his competitive comeback. REUTERS
