Gabriel: Fears Arsenal defender could be out until January with thigh injury picked up playing for Brazil

His absence from Sunday’s Premier League match against local rivals Tottenham is a blow to Gunners boss Mikel Arteta.

Gabriel has formed a formidable central defensive partnership with William Saliba and has played a key role in a back four that have conceded just five goals in the Premier League this season.

Piero Hincapie and Cristhian Camira are in contention to replace Gabriel.

Although Arsenal were leaders in the Premier League, they struggled with injuries to important players during the season.

Captain Martin Odegaard, Noni Madueke, Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz and Viktor Gyokeres are among the players currently not in the team due to injuries.

The five could all return soon after various spells on the sidelines, but it remains to be seen whether any of them are fit for the North London derby.