On 15 November, football injury analysis blogger "Physio Scout" analyzed Gabriel's injury.
Gabriel pulled up for Brazil during a defensive transition run, grabbing at his adductor/groin area.
With groins and hamstrings, injuries closer to the hip (proximal) are generally more concerning than those further down the muscle.
MOST groin problems end up being minor, with players back in 1–3 weeks, but the fact that he’s feeling it higher up makes me more cautious here and raises the risk of a Grade 2+ injury.
Potential Recovery Times:
Grade 1: 1-3 weeks (day-to-day)
Grade 2: 3-6 weeks
Grade 3: 6-8 weeks++
Still a range of different possibilities in terms of timelines, but scans will be necessary to determine the length of time he's out for.
Carlo Ancelotti confirmed Gabriel Magalhaes suffered an adductor injury. He'll be checked over by medical staff tomorrow.