Gabriel Magalhaes has withdrawn from the Brazil squad for upcoming friendlies against England and Spain. The defender is the latest of six Arsenal players to become unavailable for international selection during the current window. Gabriel is currently managing an injury, according to the Brazilian Football Confederation. He joins teammates including Bukayo Saka and Thomas Partey on the sidelines as Arsenal remains at the top of the Premier League table.
Saka withdrew from the England squad earlier this week to continue his rehabilitation at the club training ground, per the Football Association. Gabriel Martinelli and Takehiro Tomiyasu also remain unavailable for their respective national teams due to existing fitness concerns. This series of absences occurs while Arsenal prepares for a domestic title run-in, according to Sky Sports. The club has not provided specific return dates for the affected players. Manager Mikel Arteta continues to monitor the fitness of his squad ahead of the resumption of league fixtures against Manchester City later this month.
