Arsenal fans, get ready for a mixed bag of emotions! While one of the Gunners will be representing Brazil during the upcoming international break, another key player will be watching from the sidelines. Let's dive into the details.
It's a bittersweet situation for Arsenal, as Brazil's squad selection highlights both good news and areas for improvement. Defender Gabriel Magalhaes has earned a spot in the squad. Unfortunately, his teammate, Gabriel Martinelli, won't be joining him this time.
Arsenal has often boasted a strong Brazilian presence, so it's a bit disappointing that only one of their players is likely to feature when Brazil faces Senegal at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, November 15th.
Carlo Ancelotti revealed his squad on Monday, confirming that Martinelli won't be fit in time for the November break. Meanwhile, Gabriel Magalhaes is in, and Gabriel Jesus is still recovering from an ACL injury.
Since Brazil has already qualified for the 2026 World Cup, these international breaks are being used to play friendly matches worldwide.
In October, Brazil traveled to Asia for matches against South Korea and Japan. Gabriel helped Brazil keep a clean sheet in the first game, while Martinelli scored in the second.
This month, Brazil will play Senegal in a friendly on Saturday, November 15th, followed by a game against Tunisia in Lille on Tuesday, November 18th.
One advantage for Gabriel is that he won't have to travel far during the break. Lille is just over an hour from London by train, a much easier trip than the usual transatlantic flights.
As for Martinelli and Jesus, the hope is that Martinelli will be ready for the north London derby on November 23rd, and Jesus is aiming for a return in December.
What are your thoughts on the squad selection? Do you think the break will be beneficial for the players? Share your opinions in the comments below!
