ARSENAL star Gabriel could make his Brazil debut tonight after receiving his first international call-up.
The centre-back, 23, has been in outstanding form this season alongside new defensive partner Ben White.
Despite their shaky start to the season, Arsenal now sit fifth in the Premier League table after keeping clean sheets in five of their 11 games.
Gabriel is now looking very much like the £27million signing Arsenal got from Lille a year ago.
And his credentials have been further strengthened with a call-up to Tito’s Brazil squad.
Neymar and Co are looking to book their place at the 2022 Qatar World Cup during this international break.
But they face a tough test against Colombia tonight before facing Lionel Messi’s Argentina next week.
And Gabriel is likely to feature in at least one of those games after becoming the latest English-based Brazilian to get a call-up.
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Man City and Liverpool boast two-a-piece, with Ederson, Gabriel Jesus, Alisson and Fabinho all selected.
Meanwhile, Leeds’ Raphinha, Man United’s Fred and Tottenham’s Emerson Royal are also included.
And Brazil continue to be captained by evergreen Chelsea star Thiago Silva.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is sure to be delighted with Gabriel’s recognition at international level.
And the Gunners gaffer’s work is paying off for the Three Lions too, with Emile Smith Rowe called up by Gareth Southgate for the first time.
He could make his England bow against Albania at Wembley tomorrow night.
And Smith Rowe will be in familiar company with Arsenal teammates Bukayo Saka and Aaron Ramsdale also called up.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
