Arsenal lose Hincapie and Zubimendi in freak double blow

Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta announced that Piero Hincapie and Martin Zubimendi will both be sidelined following a double injury blow in their warm-down session after Saturday's win against Leeds. The Ecuador defender Hincapie, who played as a late substitute in the match, suffered an ankle injury that forced him off the pitch.

Arteta revealed that midfielder Zubimendi also sustained an injury during the warm-down. The manager stated that the players had a training session planned after the game to allow for recovery and to help them settle back into the right rhythm, but two unfortunate incidents led to the loss of two key players. Arteta confirmed that both Hincapie and Zubimendi would undergo further scans to assess the severity of their injuries and the length of their absence.

He added that while one of the injuries appears more serious, the timeline for their recovery remains uncertain. The Spanish coach also noted that the squad's morale would not be affected, emphasizing that they would continue to focus on their upcoming matches.