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Hincapié and Zubimendi ruled out of Arsenal's Lille match with injuries
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says Piero Hincapié and Martín Zubimendi are injured after a post-match training session on Saturday.
The session at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium followed a 2-1 Premier League win over Leeds and was for players who had not played many minutes.
Both players will miss Tuesday's Champions League match against Lille at home.
Arteta said Hincapié's injury appears more serious, but scans are needed to assess both players and estimate how long they will be out.
The injuries happened as Arsenal tried to keep substitutes ready to play, and Arteta said skipping training could leave them without match rhythm.
Arsenal must adjust its line-up for Lille, with other players available to cover in defence and midfield.
William Saliba has returned to training on his own while recovering from a back injury, but Arteta said his return is still weeks away.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said Piero Hincapié and Martín Zubimendi sustained ankle injuries during a post-match training session after Saturday’s 2-1 win over Leeds.
The injuries mean both players will miss Arsenal’s Champions League match at home to Lille on Tuesday.
The players were due to have scans on Monday to assess the injuries and determine how long they may be out.
Arteta said Hincapié’s injury appeared more serious, while describing the incidents as “far from ideal”.
William Saliba has resumed training on his own as he recovers from a back injury, but Arteta said his return was still weeks away.
- Who
- Arsenal players Piero Hincapié and Martín Zubimendi were injured.
- What
- They sustained ankle injuries during a post-match training session. Both will miss the match against Lille.
- When
- After Arsenal’s win over Leeds on Saturday; the injuries were reported on Monday, 12 October 2026.
- Where
- During a training session at Emirates Stadium after the match against Leeds.
- Why
- Not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Arsenal beat Leeds 2-1 in the Premier League.
Hincapié and Zubimendi were injured during a training session for players who had not played enough minutes.
Arteta said both players would have scans to assess their injuries.
Arsenal were due to play Lille at home in the Champions League, a match both injured players would miss.
- Injured players
- Piero Hincapié and Martín Zubimendi
- Injury type
- Ankle injuries
- Previous match
- Arsenal beat Leeds 2-1
- Next match
- Lille at home in the Champions League on Tuesday
- Assessment
- Scans were planned for Monday, 12 October 2026
What people are saying
We had a training session planned after the game for the players
Far from ideal
Hincapié’s injury “looks a little bit more serious
Sources
Hincapié and Zubimendi out after warm-down injuries but Arsenal get Saliba boost
Apa yang bisa saya lakukan? Arteta umumkan dua pemain Arsenal absen saat hadapi Lille
Hincapie and Zubimendi injured in post-match training session
Mikel Arteta confirms double Arsenal injury blow as Martin Zubimendi and Piero Hincapie both miss training after sustaining problems in the WARM-DOWN against Leeds
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