Thigh injury could rule Arsenal defender Gabriel out for at least a month

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PAIN GAME: An emotional Gabriel reacts after his injury in Brazil's friendly against Senegal. Pic: Ryan Pierse/Getty 

Arsenal fear that Gabriel could be out of action for at least a month after he sustained a thigh injury on international duty last week, with the Brazil defender expected to miss a crucial part of the season for the Premier League leaders.

Gabriel limped off during Brazil’s 2-0 win against Senegal in a friendly at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday and returned to the club for more tests this week after it was confirmed he had sustained a muscle injury in his right thigh.