Arsenal Suffer Unprecedented Double Injury Setback, Says Arteta
Mikel Arteta said both players will undergo scans after ankle injuries in a post-match session, leaving Arsenal thinner for the Champions League tie.
- On Monday, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirmed that Piero Hincapie and Martin Zubimendi will miss Tuesday's Champions League match against Lille after both suffered ankle injuries during a post-match training session on Saturday.
- Arteta organized the session for players lacking minutes to maintain rhythm and recovery. He described the two incidents as "very unfortunate," noting that such injuries had "never happened in seven years" during his tenure.
- Hincapie was carried off the pitch during the session, while Zubimendi sustained a similar knock. Arteta added that "Piero's one looks a little bit more serious," with both players scheduled for further scans on Monday.
- Reflecting on the freak nature of the incidents, Arteta quipped, "If I had a crystal ball I would just say 'guys, get in the Jacuzzi and I will see you tomorrow'." He emphasized the difficulty of balancing player workloads.
- In more positive news, William Saliba has returned to individual training following his World Cup back injury. Arteta confirmed the Frenchman is building capacity, though his return to full team training remains weeks away.
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Bad news for Arsenal just hours before they host Lille in the Champions League. Manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Piero Incapie and Martin Subimendi have suffered ankle injuries during a recovery session after the match with Leeds. The two are certain to be ruled out for tomorrow's match, and further tests will show how long they will be out. The Spaniard did not hide his disappointment, as the injuries came in a training session intended …
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