'We're really sorry' - Carlo Ancelotti gives injury update on Arsenal star Gabriel

Gabriel Magalhaes suffered an injury scare for Brazil (Picture: Getty)

Carlo Ancelotti said he was ‘really sorry’ and ‘really disappointed’ Arsenal star Gabriel limped out of Brazil ’s friendly against Senegal .

Gabriel, recently hailed as the ‘most influential player in the Premier League , was forced off on Saturday’s friendly against Senegal with a groin problem.

The 27-year-old pulled up off the ball on the hour mark and hobbled off after receiving treatment from Brazil’s medical team on his right thigh.

The friendly was played at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium and Gabriel was seen limping out of the ground after the match.

Arsenal fans were understandably concerned by the scenes, with Gabriel one of the most important members of Mikel Arteta ’s squad in recent years.

Gabriel has helped Arsenal concede just five goals this season and climb four points clear at the top of the Premier League table.

Arsenal return to Premier League action next weekend against north London rivals Tottenham, while Arteta’s side face Bayern Munich in the Champions League the following Wednesday.

Gabriel limps off during Brazil vs Senegal (Picture: Getty)

"We are very sorry and disappointed"Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti says defender Gabriel will be assessed after limping off against Senegal 🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/lQZeuaIDYr — Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) November 15, 2025

It remains to be seen whether Gabriel will be fit to feature against Spurs, with Ancelotti providing a cautious update on the Gunners star after Brazil beat Senegal 2-0 in north London.

‘Bad? I don’t know,’ the former Real Madrid manager said. ‘He had an injury in his adductor. The medical staff has to check tomorrow.

‘We are really sorry for this, really disappointed. When a player has an injury, you hope they can recover well and soon.’

Brazil beat Senegal 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium thanks to goals from Chelsea winger Estevao Willian and Manchester United midfielder Casemiro.

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