Arsenal dealt Gabriel injury concern in Liverpool title battle as Brazil star forced off

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Arsenal has suffered a second defensive injury update in a single day, with news that Gabriel limped out of Brazil’s friendly against Senegal. It’s a major blow for Arsenal as Gabriel picked up his injury just hours after it was confirmed that Riccardo Calafiori has withdrawn from the Italy squad due to a hip issue.

Both defenders have started all 11 Premier League matches this season, with Gabriel not missing a single minute of the league campaign to date. The Brazilian has also proved a potent attacking threat, with two goals and three assists so far this season.

So impressive has his form been this term, Jamie Carragher recently claimed he might be on for end-of-year player of season awards. He and Calafiori are mainstays of a defense that started the season by conceding just five goals in 11 matches.