Arsenal's Hincapie and Zubimendi hurt before Lille Champions League tie
Piero Hincapie and Martin Zubimendi were injured in a post-match training session, and Hincapie is expected to miss Arsenal's Champions League match against Lille.
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What happened
Piero Hincapie and Martin Zubimendi were injured in a post-match training session, and Hincapie is expected to miss Arsenal's Champions League match against Lille. Four players missed training as Mikel Arteta finalised preparations at the Sobha Realty Training Centre. Arteta said the injuries were unwelcome, and reports suggest more players could be missing as the season progresses.
Why it matters
Arsenal could be without more players as the season progresses, according to the reports. The absences come before a Champions League match against Lille.
Timeline
- Oct 12, 4:00 AM ET: Arsenal were expected to be without Piero Hincapie for their Champions League match against Lille.
- Oct 12, 7:09 AM ET: Four players missed training as Mikel Arteta finalised preparations ahead of the Lille match.
- Oct 12, 10:22 AM ET: Piero Hincapie and Martin Zubimendi were injured in a post-match training session, and Arteta described the situation as unwelcome.
- Arsenal beat Lille 3-0 in Champions League with late substitute surge
- Arsenal beat Lille 3-0 in Champions League, two wins from two
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