Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes has withdrawn from the Brazil national team squad due to an injury, as announced by the Brazilian Football Federation. The injury, described as genuine but not 'too bad' and more of a precaution, is related to a foot issue Gabriel has been dealing with. Reports from ESPN Brazil indicate the specific problem as an inflamed Achilles tendon. Juventus defender Bremer has been named as Gabriel's replacement by Brazil coach Doríval Junior. Gabriel's withdrawal is seen as a significant loss for Arsenal but is not expected to sideline him for an extended period. He will miss Brazil's upcoming matches against England and Spain.
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Colleagues at ESPN Brazil say Brazilian FA suggesting Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes's injury ruling him out of this international break is an inflamed Achilles tendon.
🚨 Gabriel Magalhaes withdrawal from Brazil squad is not due to serious injury - more precaution. Problem described as genuine but not ‘too bad’. Magalhaes has been carrying a foot issue - but no confirmation of the specific issue linked to his withdrawal. @MailSport
🚨🇧🇷 Arsenal defender Gabriel withdraws from Brazil squad due to injury, Brazilian Federation announces. Juventus defender Bremer replaces Gabriel as decided by coach Doríval Junior. https://t.co/MfCghLj2GA