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Saliba now training on grass but Arsenal have 2 new injury absentees

Arsenal's Monday morning training session brought a few noteworthy injury updates, including two absences and William Saliba's involvement in individual training.

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 11:35 AM
Saliba now training on grass but Arsenal have 2 new injury absentees
Key Things to Know
  • William Saliba returned to individual grass training, while Piero Hincapie and Martin Zubimendi missed Monday's Arsenal session.
  • Hincapie suffered an apparent lower leg issue during the post-match warm-down following Arsenal's victory against Leeds United.
  • Zubimendi reportedly sustained a knock during a post-match small-sided game at Emirates Stadium.
The Story in 60 Seconds

William Saliba returned to individual training on the grass at Arsenal's London Colney base on Monday morning. However, both Piero Hincapie and Martin Zubimendi were absent from the open training session ahead of Arsenal's upcoming Champions League fixture. The session was held in front of the media, allowing journalists to observe the squad's preparations.

Hincapie was spotted struggling with a lower leg problem during a post-match warm-down following Arsenal's win over Leeds United. Zubimendi reportedly suffered a knock during a small-sided game after the same match. Meanwhile, manager Mikel Arteta is expected to provide official updates on the squad's condition during his upcoming pre-match press conference.

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