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ARSENAL INJURY CONCERN RISES AS GABRIEL MAGALHAES LEAVES FIELD WITH GROIN

Arsenal face an anxious wait after defender Gabriel Magalhaes was substituted with a groin injury while playing for Brazil against Senegal at the Emirates, a major blow ahead of key fixtures.

Arsenal injury concern rises as Gabriel Magalhaes leaves field with groin
Gabriel Magalhaes was substituted by Brazil with an injury against Senegal on Saturday - COURTESY/PHOTO

After Brazil replaced Gabriel Magalhaes due to an injury during their friendly match against Senegal, Arsenal would have to wait anxiously.

Under the lights at the Emirates, Carlo Ancelotti hooked the towering center-back, who is playing at his peak for The Gunners, while he held his groin.

He took a knock in the 63rd minute of the game in North London, where he has shown some outstanding play this season, and seemed to be in some discomfort.

Gabriel, surrounded by medical personnel, walked slowly off the field and appeared disappointed when Roma defender Wesley took his place.

As the 27-year-old hobbled behind the goal while having lengthy conversations with the national team's medical staff, he was greeted with thunderous ovation.

Mikel Arteta will be concerned because he could lose his star centre-back in the upcoming weeks when they play Chelsea, Tottenham, and Bayern Munich.

Due to an injury, Brazil substituted Gabriel Magalhaes against Senegal on Saturday.

As he hobbled off the field at The Emirates, the Brazilian seemed a little uncomfortable.

The defender had contributed to an outstanding Brazil performance, the most recent in a series of the country's games played at the Emirates.

Gabriel's involvement is expected to add value for any Arsenal supporters who wish to visit the Selecao, who have already qualified for the World Cup and were playing Senegal in a friendly. 

After recovering from a hamstring injury sustained in April that kept him out for months, the defender now faces a stint on the injury table.

With seven clean sheets in 11 games this season, Gabriel has been essential to Arsenal's unbeatable performances. Having already scored twice for Arteta's team, he has also been a constant menace moving forward.

RICCARDO CALAFIORI RETURNS TO ARSENAL AS ITALY CLARIFY PLAYER’S INJURY SITUATION

Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori has left the Italy camp and returned to London with a hip injury. The Gunners hope it's not serious as the key player is assessed by club staff ahead of the crucial North London derby.

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Calafiori back at Arsenal - Photo Credit: Getty Images

Riccardo Calafiori's early return to north London from international duty has delivered Arsenal yet another injury setback.

According to Fabrizio Romano, the defender quit the Italian national team on Saturday in preparation for Sunday night's 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Norway.

"Riccardo Calafiori has left the Italy camp today and returns to London to be assessed by Arsenal experts," Romano posted on social media to announce the news.

Additionally, he mentioned that Gennaro Gattuso, the coach of Italy, had stated: "He tried to be available, but he can’t force anymore," in reference to Calafiori-related issues.

It is believed that Calafiori's return to the English capital has been communicated to Arsenal staff, who do not anticipate any significant issues. According to Italian media, the 23-year-old 'ignored' Arsenal's invitation to remain in London during the international break.

Having started in all 11 of the Gunners' Premier League games so far this season, the youthful player has played a significant role in Mikel Arteta's table-topping team.

It makes sense that Arsenal would want to minimise any more problems before a busy schedule of games, given that they have had to deal with several injuries to gain a four-point lead over second-place Manchester City.

Calafiori reportedly trained alone before missing the game against Moldova the next night, according to reports from Italy on Wednesday. He is said to have suffered a hip injury, but it is not believed to be very serious.

In an effort to avoid making matters worse, La Repubblica further asserted that Arsenal had wanted Calafiori to stay away from his country's international squad in order to recuperate from his hip ailment. But the report also claimed that Gattuso and Gianluigi Buffon, the delegation chairman, pushed players to put the national team first in order to compete for a spot at the World Cup in North America next summer.

When Arsenal returns to Premier League action on Sunday, November 23, against fierce rivals Tottenham, they expect to welcome back a number of first-team players.

Both Kai Havertz and Noni Madueke have made significant strides in their recovery from their knee injuries. Although it was reported that both could have played in Tuesday night's match between Arsenal U21S and Cardiff City, neither man attended the 3-1 Football League Trophy loss.

Martin Odegaard, the captain of Arsenal, is still "some distance away" from making his own comeback, according to Norway manager Stale Solbakken. Gabriel Jesus, who had ACL surgery in late January, is also expected to return before the new year.

In other news, Gabriel Martinelli and Viktor Gyokeres are both recuperating from groin and hamstring strains they suffered before the international break.

MIKEL ARTETA HESITANT ABOUT GATTUSO’S APPROACH TO RICCARDO CALAFIORI

Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori is a doubt for Italy with a hip problem. Mikel Arteta will be concerned as reports suggest Italian players are being urged to play through pain for crucial World Cup qualifiers.

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Reports in Italy suggested Calafiori is struggling with a hip issue - Photo Credit: Getty Images

Riccardo Calafiori hopes to play in Italy's international match against Norway this weekend, and Mikel Arteta will be watching worriedly. This week, the Italian media revealed that the left-back has been dealing with a hip issue.

However, they acknowledged that Calafiori's health was getting better before the crucial qualification. Norway will play Estonia on Thursday, with the two nations three points apart, ahead of Italy's game against Moldova on Thursday, which the Arsenal defender is expected to miss.

Martin Odegaard is present, but he is not participating in the matches. Arsenal has permitted him to watch in a non-playing role while he heals. Despite leading his team to the top of the league after eleven games, Arteta has already had to contend with several injuries this season.

He has stated that player welfare should always be considered carefully, especially in regards to player congestion. According to a report by La Repubblica, Gennaro Gattuso and Gianluigi Buffon have urged Italy's players to prioritise the national team and World Cup qualification, even if they are not totally healthy. This may have made him less eager to read the article.

Because of this reported encouragement from the national team leaders, Calafiori may still participate even if he is not yet deemed fully prepared to face Norway. Fortunately, Calafiori's injury after a collision with Ousmane Dembele during the September match against Italy was minimal.

However, in October, December, January, and March of the following year, he would sustain three more injuries. Fortunately, he has so far escaped more issues during the current campaign.

Following the international break, Arsenal's next game is the North London Derby. After such a strong start to the new season, Arteta will be crossing his fingers that Calafiori will be ready.

There are other options if he is unable to play for any reason. While Myles Lewis-Skelly and Piero Hincapie are both viable choices and have filled the job, the Italian's distinct approach has given the Gunners a great deal of unpredictability, which has thwarted rival strategies to deal with Arsenal's buildup.

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