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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Ed Aarons

Thigh injury could rule out Arsenal’s Gabriel Magalhães for at least a month

Gabriel Magalhães leaves the pitch after being substituted with an injury during Brazil's 2-0 win against Senegal
Gabriel Magalhães leaves the pitch after being substituted with an injury during Brazil’s 2-0 win against Senegal at the Emirates Stadium. Photograph: Isabel Infantes/Reuters

Arsenal fear that Gabriel Magalhães could be out of action for at least a month after he sustained a thigh injury on international duty last week, with the Brazil defender expected to miss a crucial part of the season for the Premier League leaders.

Gabriel limped off during Brazil’s 2-0 win against Senegal in a friendly at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday and returned to the club for more tests this week after it was confirmed he had sustained a muscle injury in his right thigh.

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