Gabriel Magalhaes says the injury that has ruled him out of the upcoming Olympics is ‘nothing serious’.
The Brazilian had been given the nod to represent Brazil’s under-23s in Japan but pulled out this morning two weeks before the tournament begins.
It is unclear the extent of the injury, but it’s believed he’s nursing a problem in his right knee that could be tendinitis.
Gabriel wrote: “Unfortunately, I won’t be able to fulfill my dream. Not now. Due to an injury, nothing serious, I will not be able to defend my country’s colors at the Olympics.
“I will be, from a distance, rooting for the national team and for my teammates. God knows everything.”
Gabi is expected to continue his rehabilitation back in London in the coming weeks and will hopefully be fit for the first game of the season against Brentford on 13 August.
