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Arsenal 27yo to wear mask vs Fleetwood Town after broken nose

Martin Zubimendi suffered a broken nose during Arsenal's weekend win over Everton, and he'll need to wear a protective mask on Tuesday night.

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 11:01 AM
Arsenal 27yo to wear mask vs Fleetwood Town after broken nose
Key Things to Know
  • Martin Zubimendi will wear a protective mask against Fleetwood Town after suffering a broken nose against Everton.
  • Zubimendi picked up the injury in a challenge with Thierno Barry after entering as an 80th-minute substitute.
  • The 27-year-old midfielder is still expected to start Tuesday night's League Cup match.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi will wear a protective mask against Fleetwood Town on Tuesday night after breaking his nose against Everton. The 27-year-old sustained the facial injury late in Saturday's Premier League victory during a challenge with Thierno Barry, but is still expected to start the League Cup tie.

Zubimendi's expected start comes alongside potential starts for Max Dowman, Kepa Arrizabalaga, and Viktor Gyokeres. It also follows fitness concerns for Declan Rice, who held his right hamstring before being replaced by Zubimendi in the 80th minute against Everton.

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