"The Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes is a doubt for next Sunday's north London derby after picking up a thigh injury in Brazil's friendly win against Senegal at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday. Gabriel was withdrawn after 64 minutes of Brazil's 2-0 victory, motioning to his manager, Carlo Ancelotti, that he had an issue with his upper thigh as he walked off the pitch."
"The Brazilian federation confirmed on Sunday that Gabriel underwent tests that revealed a muscle injury in his right thigh and that the centre-back will not travel with the team for Tuesday's friendly against Tunisia in Lille, instead returning to his club for treatment. Gabriel has played every minute of Arsenal's Premier League campaign to date; they have conceded just five goals in 11 games and had kept eight consecutive clean sheets in all competitions before the 2-2 draw at Sunderland."
Gabriel Magalhaes suffered a right thigh muscle injury while playing for Brazil against Senegal and was withdrawn after 64 minutes. Tests confirmed the muscle injury, and he will not join Brazil for their Tunisia friendly, returning to Arsenal for treatment. Gabriel has played every minute of Arsenal's Premier League campaign; the team have conceded five goals in 11 games and had eight consecutive clean sheets before the 2-2 draw at Sunderland. Gabriel is a major threat from set pieces, having scored against Atletico Madrid and a last-minute winner at Newcastle. Arsenal host Tottenham next Sunday and lead Manchester City by four points. If unavailable, Arsenal can choose Cristhian Mosquera or Piero Hincapie to partner William Saliba.
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