Arteta confirms injuries to Hincapié and Zubimendi after training
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 3:10 PM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta announced that Piero Hincapié and Martín Zubimendi sustained injuries during a post-match training session on Saturday. Arteta addressed concerns about the club's training program, asserting that the injuries are 'far from ideal'. The situation raises questions about player management as Arsenal prepares for upcoming fixtures. Further updates on the players' conditions are expected as the club assesses the severity of the injuries.
- •Hincapié and Zubimendi suffered injuries during a training session.
- •Arteta defended Arsenal's training regimen amidst concerns.
- •The injuries could affect upcoming matches for Arsenal.
- •Further evaluations of Hincapié and Zubimendi's conditions are anticipated.
- 3:16 PMESPN Soccer — Arteta confirms Hincapié, Zubimendi injuries
- 3:01 PMThe Guardian Sport — Arteta rues injuries to Hincapié and Zubimendi but Arsenal get Saliba boost
- 2:26 PMYahoo Sports — Hincapie and Zubimendi injured in post-match training session
- 2:22 PMBBC Sport — Hincapie and Zubimendi injured in post-match training session
"Defender and midfielder hurt in Leeds warm-down Saliba resumes training on his own after back injury Mikel Arteta has admitted frustration after Piero Hincapié and Martín Zubimendi sustained ankle injuries during the warm-down after Arsenal’s win against Leeds on Saturday. Both are due to have scans on Monday to determine the extent of the damage, although Arteta said they would miss the Champions League game at home to Lille on Tuesday and that Hincapié’s injury “looks a little bit more serious”. Continue reading...
"Mikel Arteta has defended Arsenal's training programme after confirming Piero Hincapié and Martín Zubimendi suffered "far from ideal" injuries in a post-match session on Saturday.
"Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says it is "far from ideal" that Piero Hincapie and Martin Zubimendi were injured in a post-match training session.
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External links- ESPN SoccerOct 12, 2026, 3:16 PMArteta confirms Hincapié, Zubimendi injuries
Mikel Arteta has defended Arsenal's training programme after confirming Piero Hincapié and Martín Zubimendi suffered "far from ideal" injuries in a post-match session on Saturday.
- The Guardian SportOct 12, 2026, 3:01 PMArteta rues injuries to Hincapié and Zubimendi but Arsenal get Saliba boost
Defender and midfielder hurt in Leeds warm-down Saliba resumes training on his own after back injury Mikel Arteta has admitted frustration after Piero Hincapié and Martín Zubimendi sustained ankle injuries during the warm-down after Arsenal’s win against Leeds on Saturday. Both are due to have scans on Monday to determine the extent of the damage, although Arteta said they would miss the Champions League game at home to Lille on Tuesday and that Hincapié’s injury “looks a little bit more serious”. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsOct 12, 2026, 2:26 PMHincapie and Zubimendi injured in post-match training session
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says it is "far from ideal" that Piero Hincapie and Martin Zubimendi were injured in a post-match training session.
- BBC SportOct 12, 2026, 2:22 PMHincapie and Zubimendi injured in post-match training session
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says it is "far from ideal" that Piero Hincapie and Martin Zubimendi were injured in a post-match training session.
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