"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."
"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."
Gabriel suffered a thigh injury while on international duty with Brazil and limped off during the friendly against Senegal at Emirates Stadium. He has returned to Arsenal for treatment and will undergo further assessment to determine severity and recovery timeframe. Early fears suggest a minimum absence of four weeks, with the possibility of returning only in January. His absence rules him out of the north London derby against Tottenham and deprives Mikel Arteta of a key partner to William Saliba in a defence that has conceded only five Premier League goals. Piero Hincapie and Cristhian Mosquera may deputise. Arsenal also have multiple players sidelined with injury.
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