Arsenal defender Gabriel has not travelled with the Brazil squad for their friendly against Tunisia in France after scans confirmed a thigh injury., external

The 27-year-old picked up the injury during a friendly win over Senegal at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium on Saturday.

He will stay in London and not travel to Lille for the Tunisia match on Tuesday.

Gabriel has formed a key part of the Arsenal defence as they top the Premier League table, having conceded just five goals in 11 league games.

The Gunners are next in action when they face north London rivals Tottenham on 23 November, before welcoming Bayern Munich in the Champions League the following Wednesday.

Another Arsenal defender, Riccardo Calafiori, has left the Italy squad.