Carlo Ancelotti issues Gabriel injury update amid Arsenal concern and Liverpool title race

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Brazil boss Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that Arsenal center-back Gabriel Magalhaes has picked up an adductor problem during the friendly victory against Senegal in what could be a timely title boost to Liverpool and Arne Slot. "We are really sorry for this, really disappointed, when players have an injury I hope they can recover well and soon." This represents a significant setback for Arsenal, who take on Tottenham in the North London Derby in just over a week's time.

Mikel Arteta will be ruing the injuries (Image: Getty Images) Having avoided any complications during the previous two international periods, Arteta's concerns have finally materialised in November. Beyond just the North London Derby, Arsenal encounter Bayern Munich and Chelsea in the subsequent days in what represents a crucial week for the Gunners as they pursue the Premier League crown and the UEFA Champions League.

Arsenal currently sits four points clear at the top of the Premier League and eight ahead of champions Liverpool, with Slot's men down in eighth. Nottingham Forest visits Anfield after the international break before a home game against PSV in the Champions League.