Arsenal star set to spend weeks on the sidelines with latest injury

Piero Hincapie’s injury appears to be more serious than initially feared, with Mikel Arteta providing an update on the defender’s fitness and what Arsenal supporters can expect in the coming weeks.

The Ecuador international and Martin Zubimendi both picked up injuries in training , ruling them out of Arsenal’s match against Lille because neither was ready to play.

With the extended international break now over, the club will hope to have its key players available again as the fixture schedule continues. Hincapie faces a longer spell out After Arsenal’s victory over Lille , Arteta discussed the condition of the injured players.