Mikel Arteta frustrated by Arsenal’s bizarre post-match injuries
Mikel Arteta admits it “is far from ideal” that Piero Hincapie and Martin Zubimendi have been sidelined with ankle injuries sustained in a training session directly after Arsenal’s home win against Leeds. Hincapie and Zubimendi both bizarrely suffered ankle injuries – the former described by Arteta as “more serious” – in a post-match warm-down at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has expressed frustration over two players suffering unexpected ankle injuries following a training session immediately after their home win against Leeds. Piero Hincapie and Martin Zubimendi both sustained the injuries, with Hincapie described by Arteta as having a more serious injury. Hincapie was seen being carried off the pitch by goalkeeper Illan Meslier, who was substituted in the 82nd minute.
Both players have been sent for scans. Arteta acknowledged that the post-match training session may have contributed to the injuries, stating that it was "far from ideal" but necessary to ensure players were in the right rhythm for the upcoming Champions League match against Lille. The surprising nature of the injuries has raised questions about staging such training sessions after a Premier League game, but Arteta believes the benefits of the session outweigh the risks.
He also expressed optimism about William Saliba's potential return, noting that the France international has been training individually and making good progress.
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