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Mikel Arteta has confirmed Martin Zubimendi and Piero Hincapie both suffered injuries in a post-match training session following Arsenalās win over Leeds.The pair were absent from training ahead of
Arsenal return to Champions League action against Lille, with Mikel Arteta facing questions over Bukayo Sakaās form, squad rotation and mounting injuries.
Both players sustained their injuries during the Arsenal substitutesā cool down after their 2-1 win over Leeds United.
Arsenal had just watched the good news roll in: a 2-1 comeback win over Leeds, keeping pace with Manchester City at the top of the Premier League and a Champions League night at the Emirates to look forward to.
ARSENAL have been dealt a double injury blow after both Piero Hincapie and Martin Zubimendi missed training ahead of their Champions League clash with Lille. The pair both pulled up with injuries
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said he had never known a similar situation in his seven years at the club after Piero āHincapie and Martin Zubimendi were injured in a post-match ātraining session after their Premier League win over Leeds United.
The Arsenal squad have already been out training on Monday after their win over Leeds United as they prepare for the game against Lille in the Champions League. There was no sign of Piero Hincapie or Martin Zubimendi with the rest of the players on the pitch though.
Mikel Arteta, Arsenal's coach, confirmed on Tuesday that two of his players, Piero Hincapié and Martin Zubimendi, will miss the Champions League match against Lille (9 p.m.). Both have ankle injuries....