Fears about Gabriel Magalhaes' injury arise after a horrific tackle on his debut for Brazil vs Bolivia

• Following a horrifying tackle for Brazil, Gabriel Magalhaes injury concerns surface.

• Mikel Arteta will be praying that the Brazilian returns from international duty without suffering any further injuries.

Gabriel Magalhaes' forced substitution in Brazil's 5-1 victory over Bolivia gave Arsenal another injury worry. 

Overnight, Arsenal's dreams of having their players return from the international break injury-free suffered a setback.

Following Gabriel Magalhaes' appearance for Brazil overnight, Mikel Arteta's injury concerns might be set to worsen. 

The Brazil defense included the Arsenal's center back and Marquinhos of Paris Saint-Germain for their 2026 World Cup qualifier against Bolivia.

Meanwhile Brazil triumphed 5-1 to get their qualifying campaign off to the best possible start, but Arsenal will be concerned about Gabriel's fitness. 

It was gathered that Gabriel Magalhaes was substituted in the 85th minute and seen with ice on his thigh.

Earlier in the match, in the fifth minute, Diego Ibanez of Bolivia delivered a terrifying challenge on the Gunners star. Ibanez's effort to regain the ball entirely failed and he ended up kneeing Gabriel in the chest.

Although Gabriel continued to perform for an additional 80 minutes in South America. 

Until the start of Premier League games the following weekend, Arsenal and Arteta will be hoping that the 25-year-old will be well enough to return to London Colney. 

Next Sunday, the Gunners play Everton at Goodison Park, and on Wednesday morning, Brazil plays Peru.