Gabriel Sidelined with Injury Ahead of Key Matches for Arsenal and Brazil

The Brazilian Football Confederation has confirmed that Arsenal defender Gabriel will be unavailable for the foreseeable future due to a muscle injury in his right thigh, which he sustained during a friendly match against Senegal at the Emirates Stadium in London.

The injury forced Gabriel to exit the game prematurely, leading medical staff to rule him out of the upcoming friendly against Tunisia in Lille, France.

The 27-year-old has been a crucial part of Arsenal's defense this season, having played in every Premier League match and contributing to a series of victories that included several clean sheets.

While the federation has not disclosed the expected duration of his recovery, concerns are mounting among Arsenal supporters, particularly given that Gabriel missed over three months last April due to a similar hamstring injury.

His absence comes at a pivotal time for Arsenal, who currently lead the Premier League by four points after 11 matches. The team is gearing up for significant fixtures against Tottenham and Chelsea, as well as a Champions League match against Bayern Munich on November 26.

Coach Mikel Arteta faces increasing injury challenges, as Gabriel joins a list of sidelined players that includes Kai Havertz, Viktor Gyökeres, Noni Madueke, Gabriel Martinelli, and Martin Ødegaard.

In related news, Italy's coach Gennaro Gattuso has announced that defender Riccardo Calafiori has also left the national team's camp due to injury, further complicating the situation for Arsenal's defensive lineup.

On a positive note, Arsenal has welcomed the return of forward Gabriel Jesus to training after his recovery from a cruciate ligament injury, although he has not yet played in any official matches since last January.