Injured Arsenal defender Gabriel to miss Brazil game

Injured Arsenal defender Gabriel to miss Brazil game

Reuters

Arsenal defender Gabriel has not travelled with the Brazil squad for their friendly against Tunisia in France after scans confirmed a thigh injury.

The 27-year-old picked up the injury during a friendly win over Senegal at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium on Saturday.

He will stay in London and not travel to Lille for the Tunisia match on Tuesday.

Speaking after Saturday’s match, Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti said: “We are really sorry for this, really disappointed.

“When a player has an injury, you hope they can recover well and soon.”

Gabriel has formed a key part of the Arsenal defence as they top the Premier League table, having conceded just five goals in 11 league games.

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