Arsenal defender Gabriel has sparked injury concerns for the Gunners after limping off during Brazil’s 2-0 win over Senegal at the Emirates.
Goals from Chelsea’s Estevao Willian and Manchester United’s Casemiro were enough for the Canarinha to secure victory on English soil as they step up their preparations for the 2026 World Cup.
However, Gunners fans will be eagerly waiting to find out the severity of their defender’s injury after he was withdrawn shortly after an hour.
Gabriel appeared to be suffering from a muscle injury to his groin when he was taken off, but there was no confirmation as to the nature of his discomfort.
The five-time World Cup winners have already secured their passage to North America next summer, but suffered a surprise defeat to Japan during the October international break.
They managed to bounce back at the Gunners’ home ground, however, with some familiar faces stealing the show.
Chelsea teenager Estevao opened the scoring for Brazil
Estevao, 18, has emerged as one of the brightest young stars at Carlo Ancelotti’s disposal, and he opened the scoring just before the half-hour mark.
Latching on to a loose ball on the right side of the penalty area, the teenager fired a shot into the far corner to beat former Chelsea keeper Eduoard Mendy.
The lead was doubled seven minutes later when an unmarked Casemiro was picked out from a free kick before applying the finishing touch.
Casemiro celebrates Brazil’s second goal against Senegal
Real Madrid pair Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo, as well as Casemiro’s Man Utd teammate Matheus Cunha, were also among the starting names in north London.
Ancelotti will have another opportunity to assess his players on Tuesday when they travel to Lille to face Tunisia.
