Overview
- Gabriel limped off in Brazil’s win over Senegal and, according to multiple reports, will miss the North London derby and the Bayern Munich match as further tests continue.
- BBC Sport and The Athletic report a working timeline of roughly one to two months out, with a best-case return after about four weeks.
- Mikel Arteta is evaluating internal cover at left centre-back, with Cristhian Mosquera, Piero Hincapié and Riccardo Calafiori under consideration.
- Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann says Kai Havertz suffered a minor relapse and is expected back toward the end of the year.
- Viktor Gyökeres is doubtful for Spurs and Calafiori’s hip issue is considered precautionary, as Arsenal lose an ever-present from a back line that has conceded five league goals in 11 matches.