Gabriel Magalhaes was due to represent Brazil during the upcoming international break but the Arsenal defender will now stay behind in London
15:05, 23 Mar 2026Updated 15:17, 23 Mar 2026
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Gabriel Magalhaes has pulled out of the Brazil squad due to a knee injury
Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes has withdrawn from the Brazil squad for upcoming international friendlies against France and Croatia.
According to the CBF, Gabriel has been suffering from pain in his right knee. Following tests, the decision was made that he would be able to feature for Carlo Ancelotti's break in their two friendlies in the United States.
They said in a statement released on Monday afternoon: "Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhães is out of the friendlies against France and Croatia. Following the match this Sunday (22) against Manchester City in the final of the English League Cup, the player complained of pain in his right knee.
"Imaging scans confirmed that Gabriel Magalhães is not fit for the matches in this FIFA international window. No other player will be called up to replace him."
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Gabriel is the fifth Arsenal player to withdraw from a national team squad since Sunday's Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester City.
The 28-year-old was able to complete the game much like his defensive partner William Saliba, who will also sit out of France's friendlies against Brazil and Colombia in the United States.
The France Football Federation claim Saliba's left ankle requires a minimum period of 10 days rest.
Jurrien Timber and Eberechi Eze also both withdrew from the Holland and England squads respectively after missing the final due to ankle and calf injuries.
Timber has been absent since being substituted in the first half of Arsenal's 2-0 Premier League win over Everton on March 14.
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William Saliba has also withdrawn from the France squad to an ankle issue
Meanwhile, Eze picked up his muscle issue in the 2-0 Champions League triumph over Bayer Leverkusen.
Leandro Trossard has also now withdrawn from Belgium's friendlies in the United States against World Cup hosts US and Mexico due to his recent hip injury.
While Trossard has recovered well since being forced off against Mansfield Town in the FA Cup, it's understood he's been managing the pain and he'll now stay behind with Arsenal in a bit to maintain his fitness.
The Gunners do not return to action Saturday April 4 when they head to Championship side Southampton in FA Cup quarter-final action.
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