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Arsenal have been handed a huge Gabriel injury scare after the centre-back was forced off during Brazil’s international friendly with Senegal.

The latest blow comes mere hours after fellow Gunners defender Riccardo Calafiori was ruled out of Italy’s crucial World Cup qualifier after failing to overcome a hip injury.

Gabriel started for Brazil at the Emirates Stadium but was forced off shortly after the hour mark with a suspected groin injury.

It remains unclear when Gabriel picked up the problem, but the defender walked off the pitch looking dejected.

It is yet anothe

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