Arsenal defender Gabriel sustained a thigh injury during Brazil's friendly against Senegal, with early assessments suggesting a potential absence until January. The club is conducting further tests to determine the exact timeline. This injury poses a challenge ahead of the North London derby against Tottenham.
Gabriel picked up the knock while on international duty and was visibly in pain as he came off during the match at Emirates Stadium over the weekend. He has remained in London for treatment, and initial concerns indicate he could be sidelined for at least four weeks.
Further medical evaluations in the coming days will clarify the severity and provide a precise recovery timeline. His expected absence is a significant blow for manager Mikel Arteta, particularly with the Premier League clash against Tottenham on Sunday.
Gabriel has been pivotal in Arsenal's strong defensive partnership with William Saliba, helping the team concede just five goals in the Premier League this season. Potential replacements include Piero Hincapie and Cristhian Mosquera.
Arsenal, currently leading the Premier League, are dealing with multiple injuries. Martin Odegaard, Noni Madueke, Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz, and Viktor Gyokeres are all sidelined, though some may return soon. It remains unclear if any will be available for the derby.