Arsenal Football Club has been handed an injury scare after key defender Gabriel Magalhaes was forced off the pitch during Brazil's friendly match against Senegal at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday. The incident occurred in the 64th minute of the match, which Brazil won 2-0.

Gabriel went down just after the hour mark, receiving treatment on his right leg. He was visibly distressed and was seen clutching his right groin area as he was assisted off the pitch. The team's medical staff signaled to manager Carlo Ancelotti to substitute him, with Wesley replacing him.

The extent of Gabriel's injury is currently unknown, but it is a significant concern for Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta. The 27-year-old has been a crucial part of Arsenal's defense this season, contributing to their strong defensive record of only five goals conceded in their first eleven Premier League games. Beyond his defensive contributions, Gabriel has also proven to be a threat in the opposition's box, scoring two goals and providing two assists.

Arsenal faces a challenging run of fixtures following the international break, including matches against Tottenham, Bayern Munich, and Chelsea. Gabriel's potential absence would be a major blow to the team's chances in these critical games.

Adding to Arsenal's concerns, fellow defender Riccardo Calafiori has been ruled out of Italy's World Cup qualifier due to a hip injury. This further depletes Arsenal's defensive options ahead of the crucial upcoming matches.

In the same friendly match, Senegal midfielder Pape Matar Sarr also sustained an injury, potentially adding to Tottenham's injury woes for the upcoming North London derby.

Brazil secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over Senegal, with goals from Estevao and Casemiro in the first half. The win provided Brazil with a good tune-up ahead of the 2026 World Cup.