Arsenal Faces Unprecedented Double Injury Setback, Says Arteta

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta calls it the worst injury situation in seven years as Hincapie and Zubimendi face ankle issues post-match.

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October 13, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — London, United Kingdom — Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has described a rare and severe injury situation following a training session after the team’s Premier League victory over Leeds United.

The incident involved two key players, Piero Hincapie and Martin Zubimendi, who both suffered ankle injuries during a post-match warm-down. Arteta called the event ‘unprecedented’ and stated he had never encountered such a scenario in his seven-year tenure at the club.

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Both players are scheduled for medical scans to assess the extent of their injuries. The setback comes just days before Arsenal’s Champions League match against Lille, adding pressure on the squad. However, the return of William Saliba offers some relief to the team’s defensive options.

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