Arsenal's squad is in tatters.

Gabriel Magalhaes' knee injury after the Carabao Cup final puts Arsenal in a difficult position ahead of the crucial stage of the season.

Arsenal's injury list now includes Gabriel.

Arsenal enter the FIFA Days break with several concerns. Centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes has been forced to withdraw from the Brazil squad after suffering a knee problem in the Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester City.

Medical tests have shown that Gabriel is not fit to participate in Brazil's two friendly matches against France and Croatia. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has confirmed this information and stated that they will not be calling up a replacement.

For Arsenal, the problem is serious. Gabriel is a crucial link in manager Mikel Arteta's defensive system. His prolonged absence would directly affect the team's balance during this vital period.

More worryingly, Gabriel is not the only case. William Saliba has also withdrawn from the French national team due to an ankle injury, while Eberechi Eze is absent from the England squad due to a muscle problem. The prospect of losing two key central defenders at the same time is a scenario that Arsenal can hardly foresee.

Following the FIFA Days in March, Arsenal will embark on a crucial run of matches, facing Southampton in the FA Cup quarter-finals before taking on Sporting in the Champions League quarter-finals. In the Premier League, Arsenal are nine points ahead of Man City, but have played one more game and still have a direct confrontation with their rivals.

With a packed fixture schedule, fitness and squad depth will be crucial. Arsenal have the advantage in the title race, but Gabriel's injury could become a turning point if not controlled in time.

Arsenal and the responsibility of carrying the Premier League's prestige: Arsenal has become the Premier League's greatest hope in European competition, amidst the disappointing performances of the remaining representatives.

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