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Arsenal defender Gabriel earns first Brazil call-up

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FILE: April 8, 2021 Arsenal's Granit Xhaka, Alexandre Lacazette and Gabriel Magalhaes REUTERS

Uncapped Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes has been drafted into Brazil's squad for 2022 World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said on Monday.

The 23-year-old replaces Benfica's Lucas Verissimo, who was ruled out of the matches because of a knee injury.

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