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Arsenal Dealt New Injury Worry as Piero Hincapie Begins 'Recovery Process'
Piero Hincapie left Ecuador’s squad after medical tests and will start recovery at Arsenal, joining several teammates sidelined by injury this season, club said.
- Arsenal defender Piero Hincapie has withdrawn from the Ecuador squad following medical tests, creating a fresh injury concern for the club ahead of Tuesday's fixture against Netherlands.
- Hincapie played 72 minutes during Ecuador's 1-1 draw with Morocco on Friday at Wanda Metropolitano before the Ecuadorian Football Federation confirmed he and teammate Denil Castillo were withdrawn following tests.
- The 24-year-old has established himself as a regular under Mikel Arteta, making 31 appearances this season while securing the left-back spot ahead of Riccardo Calafiori and Myles Lewis-Skelly.
- Hincapie is returning to London Colney for recovery, joining a growing list of sidelined Arsenal players including William Saliba, Eberechi Eze, Jurrien Timber, Leandro Trossard, and Gabriel.
- England players Noni Madueke, Declan Rice, and Bukayo Saka have also withdrawn from international duty. England boss Thomas Tuchel said, "I'm worried, of course, because I think he was a difference-maker today.
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The situation of Piero Hincapie generates attention after presenting physical discomfort after the friendly between Ecuador and Morocco. The defender was medically evaluated after the meeting and, although the first reports point to a mild ailment, his evolution will be decisive in the coming days to know the real extent of the injury.
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