Arsenal's Hincapié and Zubimendi Injured in Post‑Match Training Session
Piero Hincapié and Martin Zubimendi suffered injuries during a post‑match training session at Emirates Stadium after Arsenal’s 2‑1 Premier League win over Leeds.
In Brief
- •Piero Hincapié and Martin Zubimendi suffered injuries during a post‑match training session at Emirates Stadium after Arsenal’s 2‑1 Premier League win over Leeds.
- •Hincapié, 24, was carried off by goalkeeper Illan Meslier following an ankle injury; Zubimendi, 27, was also hurt during the session.
- •Manager Mikel Arteta said the injuries were “far from ideal” and that both players will undergo scans to determine recovery time.
- •The training session was intended for players who did not play full 90 minutes in the match.
- •Arteta noted this was the first time such injuries had occurred in his seven‑year tenure at Arsenal.
Why It Matters
Injuries to squad members who are not regular starters can strain a team’s depth, especially with a congested fixture list that includes a Champions League match against Lille. The absence of Hincapié and Zubimendi may force Arsenal to adjust rotation plans and could impact performance in both domestic and European competitions.
Key Details
- Player injured
- Piero Hincapié – ankle injury
- Player injured
- Martin Zubimendi – unspecified injury
- Match result
- Arsenal 2–1 Leeds United (Premier League)
- Date of injury
- 2026-10-12
- Manager
- Mikel Arteta
- Venue
- Emirates Stadium, London
Context & Background
Arsenal’s post‑match training routine is designed to give squad members who missed minutes a chance to maintain fitness, but the session has now resulted in injuries to two players.
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