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Why is Martin Zubimendi wearing a mask?

The midfielder suffered a suspected broken nose in the closing stages of Arsenal’s win over Everton on Saturday…

By Jamie Braidwood · The Independent - Football

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 7:51 PM

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Martin Zubimendi wore a protective mask after suffering a suspected broken nose against Everton.
The Spanish midfielder was cleared to start for Arsenal in their Carabao Cup tie against Fleetwood Town.
Manager Mikel Arteta included teenagers Max Dowman, Marli Salmon, and debutant Ceadach O’Neill in his starting lineup.

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Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi wore a protective mask against Fleetwood Town after suffering a suspected broken nose against Everton on Saturday. The Spain international took a blow to the face late in the match but was passed fit to start the Carabao Cup tie.

Manager Mikel Arteta named a strong Arsenal lineup despite upcoming Premier League fixtures, handing a first-team debut to 18-year-old Ceadach O’Neill. Zubimendi started in midfield alongside Myles Lewis-Skelly as he aimed to earn more minutes following a frustrating start to the season.

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Why is Martin Zubimendi wearing a mask?

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