Why NO Alisson Becker, Gabriel Magalhaes in Brazil vs France Friendly?

One of the biggest matchups of the current international break, Brazil will be hosting France in a friendly at Gillette Stadium. Two of the biggest teams in the world of football are going head-to-head as preparation for the upcoming World Cup, but they will be missing some of their key players in this fixture.

The Brazil national football team isn't short of talent, as they produce world-class players in every era. Players like Alisson Becker and Gabriel Magalhaes are one of the most crucial pieces of the puzzle for the Selecao, who need to be at their best if the five-time World Cup-winning team wants to have a real shot at glory.

However, things have taken a drastic turn as both of these players would be missing this international break due to respective injuries, starting with the game against France national football team. In this article, Sportsdunia looks at what prevented the players from taking part in this mouth-watering clash.

Brazil Missing Key Players Ahead Of The Game Against France

As per the latest reports, both Alisson and Gabriel Magalhaes have pulled out of the national team camp due to injuries. One of the best defenders in the world currently, Gabriel Magalhaes, was the first one to withdraw from the Brazilian national team due to the pain he sustained in his right knee after the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City, which Arsenal went on to lose by a 2-0 margin.

Alisson Becker was the latest to confirm his unavailability, although the details of his injury haven't been confirmed yet. These two players are two of the most trusted players in the back for the Selecao, and they will hope to have them back at full fitness before the globe gathering event in June.

When will Alisson and Gabriel Magalhaes Return to Action?

The exact date of both Alisson and Gabriel Magalhaes return dates hasn't been confirmed yet. However, it has been revealed that they will be back in action for their club as soon as possible, but have to miss out on this international break to avoid complicating things further.