Zubimendi, Hincapie & Saliba - Arsenal injury news ahead of Lille Champions League clash

The Gunners have been hit with two injury blows. Mikel Arteta defended Arsenal's training approach after Piero Hincapié and Martín Zubimendi sustained "far from ideal" injuries in a post-match session on Saturday.

Hincapié was seen being helped off the ground by personnel during training at Emirates Stadium after the Gunners defeated Leeds United 2-1 last weekend. Both Hincapié and Martin Zubimendi have ankle injuries.

They will be scanned on Monday to ascertain the extent of the damage. Arteta reveals Hincapié and Martin Zubimendi have suffered injuries LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 17: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, applauds the fans following the team's victory during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers FC at Emirates Stadium on August 17, 2024, in London, England.

We need to assess them today, they will have further scans to see how they are and then we will have the timeframe how long they are going to be out for. "They are both going to miss tomorrow's match, that's for sure.

Today they are going to have a further scan and probably tomorrow we will know more and let's see how they are going to go. Piero's one looks a little bit more serious I think but we are going to have to wait and see.

Arteta indicated that he had spoken with staff to see if anything could have been handled differently to prevent the problems. William Saliba has resumed light training, according to Arteta.

The coach has also stated that the centre-back is still weeks" away from making a comeback. However, Arteta did not specify when Saliba would return to action.

Which injuries have Hincapié and Martin Zubimendi suffered? They will play LOSC Lille on 14th Oct at 12:30 am IST.

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