Arsenal star Gabriel a doubt for Brazil's next World Cup match

Arsenal defender Gabriel is facing a race against time to prove his fitness for Brazil's next World Cup fixture against Haiti. The centre-back participated in the entirety of Brazil's opening 1-1 draw against Morocco, a match in which his performance was reportedly below par.

Gabriel was observed to be caught out of position for Morocco's opening goal and appeared unsteady throughout the game. Concerns about his fitness intensified as he missed training on Wednesday, reportedly due to discomfort in his left adductor. He undertook light individual work, separate from the main squad.

This situation casts doubt on his availability for Brazil's attempt to secure their first tournament win. Despite the uncertainty, reports suggest manager Carlo Ancelotti remains hopeful of Gabriel's participation. His fitness is being closely monitored, particularly given his extensive workload of over 4,000 minutes for Arsenal across 51 matches in all competitions during their Premier League title-winning campaign.