A string of injuries. Official: Gabriel Magalhães to miss matches against France and Croatia. The player’s luck has run out

Worrying news not just for Brazil, but for London’s Arsenal as well.

Details: Today, Brazil’s national team officially announced on their X social media page that 28-year-old Arsenal centre-back Gabriel Magalhães has officially withdrawn from the squad ahead of the friendlies against France and Croatia.

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Reports state that Gabriel sustained an injury following yesterday’s English League Cup final against Manchester City, and after undergoing medical tests today, it was revealed that the player has damaged his right knee. Now, a tough road to recovery lies ahead.

Previously, Magalhães had been called up by the Seleção for the two friendlies against France and Croatia, but now he is forced to undergo treatment. The timeline for his return remains unknown.

It’s also reported that Ancelotti has decided not to call up a replacement, leaving one spot in the squad vacant.

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