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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Ed Aarons

Gabriel a doubt for north London derby after Brazil confirm thigh injury

Gabriel Magalhães is forced off in the second half against Senegal.
Gabriel Magalhães was forced off in the second half against Senegal. Photograph: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

Gabriel Magalhães is a major doubt for next Sunday’s north London derby after scans revealed he suffered a thigh injury on international duty, with Arsenal concerned that their influential defender could be absent for a significant spell.

Brazil confirmed on Sunday that the 27-year-old has withdrawn from their squad 24 hours after he limped off during their 2-0 win against Senegal in a friendly at the Emirates Stadium.

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