"Brazil have confirmed that Arsenal defender Gabriel is out of the squad for their game against Tunisia on Tuesday due to an adductor injury. The centre-back went off just before the hour-mark in Brazil's friendly against Senegal on Saturday. "Arsenal player Gabriel Magalhães was re-evaluated this Sunday [16th] and underwent imaging tests that revealed a muscle injury in his right thigh," the Brazil federation said in a statement."
"The injury will come as a huge blow to Arsenal, whose title charge this season has been driven by Gabriel's performances at the back. He has been the lynchpin of a defence that has conceded just five goals in 11 Premier League games. The centre-back also has three goal involvements, including a late winner away to Newcastle United in September."
Gabriel Magalhães was withdrawn just before the hour-mark in Brazil's friendly against Senegal and has been diagnosed with a muscle injury in his right thigh following imaging tests. The Brazil federation confirmed that he will not travel for the match against Tunisia in Lille and that no replacement will be called up. The injury represents a significant setback for Arsenal, where Gabriel has been central to a defence that has conceded only five goals in 11 Premier League matches. He has three goal involvements this season, and his participation in the north London derby against Tottenham after the international break is at risk.
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