Piero Hincapié out of Ecuador squad due to injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 8:35 AM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
Piero Hincapié has announced he is unavailable for Ecuador's latest squad due to injury. The Arsenal defender confirmed this during a live broadcast in Ecuador, explaining he was not fit for the extended international window. Ecuador lost 2-0 to South Korea on September 26 and will face Japan on October 1. Hincapié has struggled with fitness issues, missing several matches for Arsenal and Ecuador since joining the club. He did not provide details on the nature of his current injury or his expected recovery time.
- •Hincapié missed the national squad due to an unspecified injury.
- •Ecuador lost 2-0 to South Korea on September 26.
- •Ecuador will play Japan on October 1.
- •Hincapié has missed 16 matches for club and country due to injuries.
- •He has played 152 minutes across four appearances this season.
- 8:35 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal 24yo explains international absence
"Piero Hincapié has explained why he was left out of Ecuador’s latest squad, with the Arsenal defender confirming the reason during a live broadcast in his home country.Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty I...
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