London, England – Brazil secured a 2-0 victory over Senegal in a friendly match at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, but the win was overshadowed by an injury scare to Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhães. Goals from Chelsea's Estevao and Manchester United's Casemiro sealed the win for the Seleção, but Gabriel's premature exit in the 64th minute left Arsenal fans anxious.

The incident occurred when Gabriel pulled up while running back to defend, clutching his right groin area. He was immediately substituted, with concerns raised about the severity of the injury. Brazil's coach Carlo Ancelotti admitted uncertainty about the extent of the injury, stating that the medical staff would assess Gabriel. "Bad? I don't know, he had a problem on his adductor, the medical staff have to check tomorrow. We are really sorry for this, really disappointed, when players have an injury I hope they can recover well and soon," Ancelotti said.

The timing of the injury is particularly worrying for Arsenal, with a crucial North London Derby against Tottenham Hotspur looming on November 23. Gabriel has been a mainstay in Arsenal's defense this season, playing every Premier League game and contributing to their impressive defensive record. His absence would be a significant blow to Mikel Arteta's side, especially with other players like Martin Odegaard also nursing injuries.

Despite the concern surrounding Gabriel, Brazil's performance offered some positives. Estevao, the young Chelsea forward, impressed with a stunning opening goal in the 28th minute. Casemiro doubled the lead seven minutes later with a clever finish from a Rodrygo free-kick. Ancelotti deployed an attacking 4-2-4 formation, with Casemiro and Bruno Guimarães controlling the midfield and Estevao and Rodrygo providing width.

Estevao's goal, his fourth in his last four starts for Brazil, showcased his potential and further cemented his place as one of the brightest prospects in world football. Casemiro's goal was his eighth for the national side and demonstrated his continued importance to the team.

Brazil dominated the first half, creating numerous chances and restricting Senegal to few opportunities. Senegal improved in the second half, but Brazil managed to maintain their lead and secure a comfortable victory. The match was not without incident, with a few feisty challenges and near skirmishes adding some spice to the friendly encounter.

For Senegal, the defeat ended their 10-match unbeaten run across all competitions. While they showed glimpses of promise, they struggled to break down Brazil's defense and create clear-cut chances.

The focus now shifts to Gabriel's injury and its potential impact on Arsenal. The Gunners will be hoping for a swift recovery for their key defender as they prepare for a crucial run of fixtures. An injury expert suggested that depending on the severity, Gabriel could be out for 1-3 weeks or potentially 3-6 weeks. Ancelotti later apologized to Arsenal following Gabriel's injury.

Brazil will continue their World Cup preparations with a friendly against Tunisia in Lille on Tuesday.