Overview
- ESPN reports the centre-back faces a minimum four-week absence after pulling a thigh muscle for Brazil, with Arsenal’s medical team still assessing the injury.
- He is expected to miss Tottenham on Sunday, Bayern Munich in the Champions League midweek, and the trip to Chelsea the following weekend.
- Yahoo Sports reports some assessments indicate the recovery could stretch to roughly two months, which would place his return closer to January.
- Mikel Arteta’s replacement options include Piero Hincapié and Cristhian Mosquera, while Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso said Riccardo Calafiori left the Azzurri camp due to injury.
- Gabriel has anchored a back line that has conceded five league goals in 11 matches, raising concerns for Arsenal’s title push with Manchester City close behind.