Two Injured Arsenal Players Return to Training Ahead of Bayern Munich Clash

According to a report by Football London on Tuesday October 20, 2026, Arsenal have received a timely boost ahead of their Champions League meeting with Bayern Munich, as Piero Hincapie and Kepa Arrizabalaga returned to training on Tuesday morning.

The Gunners opened their training session to the media, providing an opportunity to assess the fitness of several players before Wednesday’s crucial European fixture against the German giants.

However, Hincapie’s return to the training pitch does not necessarily mean he will be available for selection. The defender completed individual training rather than joining the rest of the squad for full sessions.

Previous assessments of his injury indicated that the Ecuadorian international could remain unavailable for approximately another week. Consequently, his chances of featuring against Bayern Munich appear slim.

Kepa, meanwhile, has a better chance of returning to the matchday squad after recovering from a minor knock that forced him to miss Arsenal’s Premier League encounter against Nottingham Forest on Sunday.

The Spanish goalkeeper’s participation in Tuesday’s training session suggests he could be available for selection when Arsenal travel to Germany.

David Raya remains the leading candidate to start between the posts, but Arsenal could include Kepa and Illan Meslier among their substitutes, as Champions League matchday squads typically accommodate three goalkeepers.

Elsewhere, Arsenal are still expected to be without Christos Tzolis and William Saliba, with neither player anticipated to return before the end of October.

Saliba has resumed individual work on the grass, offering some encouragement regarding his recovery. Nevertheless, the French defender must return to full training before he can be considered for competitive action.

He will also require sufficient time to regain his match fitness and rebuild his sharpness alongside his teammates before being included in a matchday squad.

Arsenal will therefore approach Wednesday’s encounter with some encouraging injury news, although Hincapie’s availability remains doubtful, while Kepa appears closer to making his return.

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