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Gabriel Magalhaes joined Arsenal from French club Lille in September 2020 Arsenal are set to discover the full extent of the thigh injury suffered by Gabriel while on international duty amid concerns he faces several weeks out. The centre-back limped off in visible discomfort during Brazil's friendly against Senegal at Emirates Stadium over the weekend and has returned to Arsenal for treatment. The early fears are that the 27-year-old will miss a minimum of four weeks, with sources indicating the defender's absence could stretch to January. The exact severity of the injury, and the timescale for recovery, will be finalised in the coming days, with Gabriel undergoing further assessment. Triple injury scare for Arsenal defenders - how serious are they? Which Premier League teams will lose most players to Afcon? Fulham offer new deal to manager Silva His absence for Sunday's Premier League game against local rivals Tottenham is a blow to Gunners boss Mikel Arteta. Gabriel has formed a formidable central defensive partnership with William Saliba, playing a key role in a back four that has conceded just five Premier League goals this season. Piero Hincapie and Cristhian Mosquera are both in contention to deputise for Gabriel. Arsenal, despite their position as Premier League leaders, have seen their season beset by injuries to crucial players. Captain Martin Odegaard, Noni Madueke, Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz and Viktor Gyokeres are among the players currently absent through injury. The quintet could all return soon following varying spells on the sidelines but it remains to be seen if any of them are passed fit for the north London derby. Latest Arsenal news, analysis and fan views Ask about Arsenal - what do you want to know? World Cup qualifying: Dykes & Mc Kenna recalled as Scotland host Denmark with finals place on line The whole country is against you when you play in Australia - Finn 'Not fair' how South Africa are treated, says coach Preview the return of The Night Manager Robin Ince and Brian Cox unwind the mysteries of time Alan Carr's stupendous shout-along quiz is back Introverts: Can quiet voices conquer the corporate world? 'It felt like God's hand on my brain' - the day England were humbled by teenager Joshua given offer he simply couldn't refuse - Bunce Is Bellingham Tuchel's best player or problem to solve? 'He'd have lit up like a Christmas tree' - Mc Grath on scans, Bazball & Australia Was Gattuso right - is World Cup qualifying unfair on Europe? Broncos sack masters & could Chiefs miss play-offs? Best of NFL week 11 Will Perth Stadium be as fast as the Waca? Your ultimate Ashes grounds guide 'Circus' or 'can't blame him' - is Joshua right to take Paul fight? How will World Cup play-offs be determined? Target Liverpool, go four at back - FPL tips to kick-start your season The key questions facing Tuchel before World Cup 'European golf in rude health but sponsor demands solutions to fractured game' Townsend's Scotland in troubled waters after collapse From unknown teen to world number one - Littler's rise in his own words Defiance, energy, new heights - Sinner keeps Alcaraz 'on a leash' How Haaland fired Norway to the World Cup 'Why we love football' - tears of joy as Irish keep World Cup dream alive Fuelled by fear, Benn ends 35-year wait for revenge Retirement? World title shot? What next for Eubank and Benn? 'Sea legs meant I couldn't bowl' - when England travelled to Australia by boat Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.