Arsenal suffer double injury blow as Martin Zubimendi and Piero Hincapie both miss training

According to a report by Daily Mail on Monday October 12, 2026, Arsenal have suffered a double injury setback ahead of their Champions League clash with Lille, with Martin Zubimendi and Piero Hincapie both missing training after picking up injuries during a warm-down session.

The pair sustained the problems after Arsenal’s 2-1 victory over Leeds United on Saturday. Both players had started the Premier League match on the bench and took part in a session designed to help players who had not played enough minutes maintain their fitness.

Manager Mikel Arteta described the injuries as unfortunate and confirmed that both players would undergo further scans to determine the severity of their problems and how long they could be sidelined.

Arteta admitted that the situation was far from ideal, revealing that he had not experienced a similar incident during his seven years at the club.

Hincapie’s absence could force Arteta to start Riccardo Calafiori at left-back against Lille, while Jurrien Timber and Myles Lewis-Skelly are possible alternatives. Meanwhile, Arsenal still have several midfield options available despite Zubimendi’s injury, including Declan Rice, Mikel Merino and Bruno Guimaraes.

The Gunners will be hoping the assessments provide positive news as they look to maintain their momentum in Europe and compete for the Champions League trophy this season.

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