Arsenal latest: Areta gives update on injured duo Zubimendi and Hincapie
Key points
- Zubimendi and Hincapie both hurt their ankles in a post-match warm-down on Saturday.
- Arteta said Zubimendi is much better while Hincapie's injury looks more significant.
- Hincapie will be out for a matter of weeks, though the exact number is unknown.
Mikel Arteta has given an update on Martin Zubimendi and Piero Hincapie after both players suffered ankle injuries in a post-match training session on Saturday. The injuries occurred during a warm-down at the Emirates Stadium following Arsenal's 3-0 Champions League win over Lille.
Speaking three days later, Arteta said Zubimendi is recovering well, while Hincapie's problem appears more serious. Hincapie's injury was initially described by Arteta as the more serious of the two.
What Arteta said
Arteta said Zubimendi is much better and that Hincapie is improving, though his injury looks more significant. He said Hincapie would be sidelined for a matter of weeks, without specifying exactly how many.
On Zubimendi, Arteta said the club must see how he deals with the pain, adding that the player still has some small feelings.
Martin Zubimendi is much better, Piero [Hincapie] is improving but his injury looks more significant
— Mikel Arteta
