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Footage shows Arsenal's Piero Hincapie struggling after injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 9:35 AM

Last updated Oct 11, 2026

Footage shows Arsenal's Piero Hincapie struggling after injury

Summary

Footage has emerged showing Arsenal defender Piero Hincapie struggling after sustaining an injury during warm-down following Saturday's match. The clip shows his teammates attempting to assist him off the pitch before Illan Meslier carries him away. Hincapie appeared distressed, holding his lower leg. Early reports suggest it is too soon to determine the severity of the injury, but he may miss the upcoming Champions League match against Lille. Hincapie had recently returned from a previous muscle problem, making this setback frustrating.

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Status Watch

•Piero Hincapie injured during post-match warm down on Saturday.
•Footage shows teammates assisting him and Illan Meslier carrying him off.
•Hincapie appeared distressed and holding his lower leg.
•Severity of the injury is currently unknown.
•Arsenal plays Lille in the Champions League on Tuesday.

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9:35 AMYahoo Sports — Footage emerges of Arsenal player struggling after new injury

What they're saying

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Footage of the aftermath of Piero Hincapie’s injury has emerged online, with the defender clearly very unhappy and in need of assistance to leave the pitch.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesFo...
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