‘Freak accident’: Arsenal star reveals how Martin Zubimendi was injured in warm-down nightmare

Zubimendi and Piero Hincapie were both injured during costly post-Leeds session

By George Flood · Standard

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 2:44 PM

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Mikel Merino revealed Martin Zubimendi injured his ankle in a freak accident challenge involving Merino.
The injury occurred during a post-match training session following Arsenal's 2-1 Premier League win against Leeds United.
Piero Hincapie also suffered an ankle injury in the same session and faces a longer absence.

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Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino revealed that Martin Zubimendi sustained an ankle injury during a challenge involving him in a post-match session. The incident occurred following Arsenal's 2-1 Premier League victory over Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium, which Merino characterized as a freak accident during training.

Both Zubimendi and Piero Hincapie missed Arsenal's subsequent 3-0 Champions League win over Lille due to ankle injuries sustained during the session. Manager Mikel Arteta defended the post-match drills, noting that Zubimendi is recovering well and could return for the Premier League match against Nottingham Forest, while Hincapie remains sidelined.

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‘Freak accident’: Arsenal star reveals how Martin Zubimendi was injured in warm-down nightmare

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