Mikel Arteta confirms double Arsenal injury blow as Martin Zubimendi and Piero Hincapie both miss training after sustaining problems in the WARM-DOWN against Leeds

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirmed that Martin Zubimendi and Piero Hincapie missed training after sustaining injuries during a post-match warm-down following Saturday's 2-1 win over Leeds. Both players started the Premier League match on the bench and participated in a session for squad members lacking match minutes. Arteta noted that scans are required on Monday to assess the full extent and timeframe of their absences ahead of Tuesday's Champions League match against Lille.\n\nArteta defended the post-match session, explaining that avoiding training entirely to prevent injuries would negatively impact players' match rhythm. Footage also emerged showing Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier carrying Hincapie off the pitch rather than waiting for a stretcher. The defensive setback may require Riccardo Calafiori to start at left-back, while Mikel Merino, Bruno Guimaraes, Declan Rice, and Myles Lewis-Skelly remain midfield options.