Arsenal will be without six of their key players during the ongoing international break, as several stars have opted out of national duty to focus on recovery and club commitments.
The latest to withdraw is Gabriel Magalhaes, who will miss Brazil’s friendlies against France and Croatia in the United States due to discomfort in his right knee, according to the Brazil Football Federation (CBF).
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No replacement will be called up.
He joins William Saliba, Leandro Trossard, Jurrien Timber, and Eberechi Eze, who also pulled out to manage fitness and prevent aggravating minor knocks.
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard was previously left out of Norway’s squad as he continues to recuperate from a knee issue.
Manager Mikel Arteta now faces a significantly reduced squad during the break, leaving Arsenal with a challenging period as they aim to maintain momentum in the Premier League and other competitions.
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