- Arsenal defender Gabriel has withdrawn from the Brazil squad for upcoming international friendlies due to pain in his right knee.
- Imaging tests confirmed Gabriel was unfit to feature for Brazil during the March international break, though the exact severity of the injury is not yet known.
- This marks a second injury setback for Gabriel this season, having previously missed 10 games due to a thigh injury sustained during international duty in the closing stages of 2025.
- Fellow Arsenal centre-back William Saliba has also pulled out of the France squad due to recurring pain in his left ankle, requiring a minimum rest period of 10 days.
- The injuries to both key defenders represent a significant blow to Arsenal's title aspirations, coming shortly after their Carabao Cup final defeat by Manchester City on Sunday.
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Arsenal suffer injury scare after Gabriel pulls out of Brazil squad