Arsenal suffer unprecedented double injury setback, says Arteta
Mikel Arteta said both players need scans after Arsenal lost two midfield options in an unusual post-match session.
- Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirmed on Monday that Piero Hincapie and Martin Zubimendi will miss Tuesday's Champions League match against Lille after sustaining ankle injuries during a post-match training session following Saturday's 2-1 win over Leeds.
- Arteta defended the session as a standard routine designed to maintain rhythm for players who did not feature fully in the Leeds victory, noting such freak injuries 'never happened in seven years' at the club.
- Hincapie appeared to suffer the 'more serious' injury, requiring goalkeeper Illan Meslier to carry him off the pitch, while both players await scans to determine the full extent of damage.
- Arteta admitted the double setback is 'far from ideal' for selection, leaving Arsenal thinner in defense and midfield as they prepare for the critical European tie at home.
- William Saliba has resumed individual training on the grass following his long-term back injury; Arteta said he remains weeks away from availability but is building capacity for potential return.
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