Arsenal's Hincapie and Zubimendi injured in post-match training session
Arsenal have been hit by a double injury blow, with Piero Hincapie and Martin Zubimendi picking up knocks during a post-match training session. The nature and severity of the injuries have not yet been disclosed by the club. Both players are likely to face spells on the sidelines depending on diagnosis, leaving manager Mikel Arteta with reduced options in defence and midfield. The timing is particularly unwelcome for Arsenal, who are navigating a congested fixture schedule across domestic and European competition.
Read the full story at bbc.co.ukLosing two squad players in the same session is a frustrating turn for Arteta, especially if either absence stretches beyond a few games. Hincapie adds depth at centre-back while Zubimendi's ball-winning and distribution are central to Arsenal's midfield structure — even short-term absences force reshuffles that can shift the team's balance. How Arsenal manage the minutes of key players around the training ground will come under fresh scrutiny.
Context added by Socc360, not by bbc.co.uk.
Data source: bbc.co.uk (via Socc360). Last updated .
More epl stories
Never miss a moment.
Live scores, goal alerts and Live Activities on your Lock Screen — get Socc360 for iOS.