Arsenal defender Gabriel limped off during Brazil’s 2-0 win over Senegal at the Emirates, sparking injury concerns.
Goals from Chelsea’s Estevao Willian and Manchester United’s Casemiro were enough to secure victory on English soil as preparations for the 2026 World Cup step up.
But Gunners fans will anxiously await news of the defender’s serious injury ahead of the north London derby with Tottenham on Sunday, November 23. Sky Sports live broadcastHe withdrew after an hour.
Gabriel appeared to have suffered a muscle injury to his groin on takeoff, but the nature of his discomfort has not been confirmed.
Gabriel felt uncomfortable and collapsed before takeoff.
The five-time World Cup champions have already secured a spot in North America next summer, but suffered a shocking loss to Japan during the October international match.
But they were able to return home to the Gunners with some familiar faces stealing the show.
Chelsea teenager Estevao opened the scoring for Brazil.
The 18-year-old Estevao has become one of the brightest young stars under Carlo Ancelotti, and he opened the scoring just before the half-hour mark.
The teenager latched onto a loose ball on the right side of the penalty area and fired into the far corner to beat former Chelsea shotstopper Eduard Mendy.
The lead was doubled after just seven minutes when an expressionless Casemiro put the finishing touch on a free kick.
Casemiro celebrates Brazil’s second goal against Senegal.
Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior and Rodrigo and Casemiro’s Manchester United team-mate Mateus Cunha are also included in the starting lineup in north London.
Ancelotti will have another opportunity to assess his players when they travel to Lille to face Tunisia on Tuesday.
