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Arsenal defender Gabriel out of Brazil squad with thigh injury

Brazil have confirmed that Arsenal defender Gabriel is out of the squad for their game against Tunisia on Tuesday due to an adductor injury.

The centre-back went off just before the hour-mark in Brazil's friendly against Senegal on Saturday.

"Arsenal player Gabriel Magalhães was re-evaluated this Sunday [16th] and underwent imaging tests that revealed a muscle injury in his right thigh," the Brazil federation said in a statement."

"Therefore, the player will not travel with the team to the match against Tunisia in Lille.