# Arsenal player injury updates

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/arsenal-player-injury-updates
> Updated: 2026-10-18T19:22:44.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2.

Following a Premier League victory over Leeds United, Arsenal defender Piero Hincapié suffered an ankle injury during post-match warm-down drills. Midfielder Martin Zubimendi also reportedly sustained a knock during the same period.

Manager Mikel Arteta later provided an update, stating that Hincapié is recovering well and is expected to be available for selection within one to two weeks. While Hincapié missed fixtures against Nottingham Forest and Bayern Munich, Arteta expressed optimism regarding his recovery. Zubimendi is also showing improvement, while other players, including William Saliba and Christos, remain under medical supervision.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-18: Piero Hincapié expected to return to Arsenal within two weeks

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expects defender Piero Hincapié to return from an ankle injury within one to two weeks.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/piero-hincapi-expected-to-return-to-arsenal-within-two-weeks

### 2026-10-10: Arsenal face injury concerns after Hincapié and Zubimendi setbacks

Arsenal defender Piero Hincapié was carried off the pitch with an ankle injury during post-match drills following a win against Leeds United, alongside a reported knock to midfielder Martin Zubimendi.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/piero-hincapi-injured-during-arsenal-post-match-warm-down

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