ARS vs LIL: Two Arsenal Players Suffer Injury Ahead of UCL Match Against Lille

According to a report by Metro on Monday, October 12, 2026, Arsenal have suffered two injury setbacks ahead of their UEFA Champions League match against Lille, with Piero Hincapie and Martin Zubimendi both picking up injuries during a training session after the team’s Premier League victory over Leeds United.

The two players were involved in a planned training session organised for members of the squad who did not get enough playing time against Leeds United, as Mikel Arteta wanted them to maintain their fitness and regain their rhythm ahead of Arsenal’s next fixtures.

However, things did not go according to plan, as both players suffered injuries during the warm-down, leaving the Arsenal manager concerned about their availability for the upcoming matches.

Speaking during his pre-match press conference, Arteta said: “We had a training session planned for after the game for players that did not have enough minutes to get some recovery and rhythm. In two very unfortunate actions we lost two players. Not great. We need to assess them today and have further scans to see where they are then we will have a timeframe on how long they are going to be out for. It’s far from ideal.”

The injuries mean that Hincapie and Zubimendi will not be available for Tuesday’s Champions League meeting with Lille, which is another concern for Arsenal as they prepare for an important European fixture.

Arsenal will now have to wait for the results of the scans to understand the full extent of the injuries and whether either player could miss more games beyond the Lille encounter.

The setbacks are particularly disappointing for Arteta, who will want to keep his squad fit as the team continues to compete in both domestic and European competitions. The manager will be hoping the medical assessments provide positive news and that the two players can return to action as soon as possible.

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