Arsenal defender Gabriel is set for further tests after sustaining a muscle injury in his right thigh, with concerns that he faces between one and two months out.

Arsenal’s injury woes are finally easing ahead of huge games against Bayern Munich and Chelsea, with more key returns seemingly imminent this week.The Gunners’ dominant start to the season and formidable early title charge in the Premier League has come despite plenty of bad luck on the fitness front,

The Brazilian defender had been an ever-present for Arsenal in the Premier League up until November’s international break.

Arsenal defender Gabriel (27) will be out for “weeks” after picking up an injury while on international duty with Brazil, according to reports from Sky Sports.The 27-year-old was forced off

Arsenal's preparations for Sunday's home clash with Tottenham Hotspur have been hit by uncertainty over centre-back Gabriel, whose thigh injury is expected to rule him out of the showdown.

Key Gunners defender will still be influential despite fitness setback before Spurs clash in north London derby

Arsenal received some tough news over the international break, as defensive stalwart Gabriel suffered a thigh injury in a friendly with Brazil against Senegal.

For the draw against Sunderland before the break, Arteta was without Viktor Gyokeres, Kai Havertz, Noni Madueke, Gabriel Martinelli, Martin Odegaard and Gabriel Jesus. Arsenal hope to welcome all six attacking players back into their squad over the coming weeks.