Brazil have confirmed that Arsenal defender Gabriel is out of the squad for their game against Tunisia on Tuesday due to an adductor injury.

The centre-back went off just before the hour-mark in Brazil's friendly against Senegal on Saturday.

"Arsenal player Gabriel Magalhães was re-evaluated this Sunday [16th] and underwent imaging tests that revealed a muscle injury in his right thigh," the Brazil federation said in a statement."

"Therefore, the player will not travel with the team to the match against Tunisia in Lille . No other player will be called up to replace him."

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