Trending Now - Injuries Sideline Top Arsenal Players From International Matches
WHO:
Eberechi Eze, England national football team
Didier Deschamps, France national football team manager
Maxence Lacroix, Crystal Palace defender
William Saliba, Arsenal defender
Maxence Lacroix, Crystal Palace defender
France Football Federation
Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhães
Brazil national football team
Manchester City football club
WHAT:
Gabriel Magalhães is one of six Arsenal players to have pulled out of international duty due to injury concerns.
Maxence Lacroix is replacing William Saliba in the France squad, which consists of 27 players.
William Saliba has withdrawn from the France squad due to a left ankle injury.
Maxence Lacroix has been called up to replace Saliba in the France squad.
Gabriel Magalhães has withdrawn from the Brazil squad due to a knee injury.
He played all 90 minutes in a match where Arsenal lost 2-0 to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final.
The Brazil national team confirmed that no replacement will be called up for Gabriel.
WHERE:
The friendly matches are scheduled to take place in Boston and Orlando.
WHEN:
Lacroix is expected to arrive at Clairefontaine on March 24th, 2026.
The friendly match against Brazil is on March 26th, 2026, and the match against Colombia is on March 29th, 2026.
The friendly match against France is on March 26th, 2026.
The friendly match against Croatia is on March 31st, 2026.
The match against Manchester City occurred on March 22nd, 2026.
WHY:
Saliba's withdrawal is due to a left ankle injury sustained during the Carabao Cup final.
Gabriel complained of pain in his right knee following the match against Manchester City.
Imaging tests confirmed that he is not fit to play during the FIFA international break.
HOW:
The Brazil national team issued a statement confirming Gabriel's withdrawal, stating, "After the game this Sunday (22) against Manchester City, the athlete complained of pain in his right knee."
The France Football Federation announced Lacroix's first senior call-up, stating, "First call-up to Les Bleus for Maxence Lacroix."
The Brazil national team issued a statement regarding Gabriel's withdrawal and the results of the imaging tests.
(UPDATED March 23, 2026 23:41 UTC)
In a recent development, Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhães has withdrawn from international duty with Brazil due to knee pain following a match against Manchester City last Sunday. As a result, Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace will join the France national team, replacing William Saliba, and is expected to arrive at Clairefontaine tomorrow. This change comes as Didier Deschamps prepares his squad, which now includes 27 players, for upcoming international fixtures.
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(UPDATED March 23, 2026 21:35 UTC)
Arsenal defender William Saliba has withdrawn from the France squad due to a left ankle injury he sustained during the Carabao Cup final. In his place, Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix has received his first senior call-up to join the team ahead of their friendly matches against Brazil on March 26 and Colombia on March 29. The France Football Federation officially announced Lacroix's inclusion, highlighting this significant moment in his career.
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(UPDATED March 23, 2026 19:50 UTC)
Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhães has withdrawn from the Brazil national football team due to a knee injury, which was confirmed after he played all 90 minutes in Arsenal's 2-0 loss to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final last Sunday. The Brazil team announced that no replacement will be called up for Gabriel, who complained of pain in his right knee following that match, and imaging tests revealed he is not fit to participate during the FIFA international break. Brazil is set to play friendly matches against France in Boston on March 26 and Croatia in Orlando on March 31.