Gabriel Magalhães has withdrawn from Brazil's upcoming friendlies against France and Croatia due to a knee injury sustained during Arsenal's Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester City.

The Brazilian defender played the full 90 minutes in the 2-0 loss at Wembley on Sunday but reported significant pain in his right knee afterwards. Imaging tests confirmed he is unfit for the international matches scheduled for March 26 and 31.

This withdrawal marks the third time Arsenal has lost a player to injury during this international break, following William Saliba's absence with an ankle problem and Eberechi Eze's calf issue. The repeated injuries to key defenders raise serious concerns about Arsenal's defensive depth and resilience for the remainder of the season.