Hincapie & Zubimendi absent from training, Saliba back on the grass

Neither Piero Hincapie nor Martin Zubimendi took part in Arsenal’s open training session this afternoon ahead of tomorrow’s Champions League clash with Lille. Reports surfaced on Saturday that both had picked up injuries during the squad’s warm-down exercises after the 2-1 win over Leeds United.

The pair are believed to have been hurt during a small-sided game. Eagle-eyed fans filmed Hincapie in agony before his teammates carried him off the pitch.

We’ve heard the injury is serious, potentially a broken foot or ankle, and he could face a lengthy spell on the sidelines. There’s been no update on Zubimendi, while Christos Tzolis was also absent with a hamstring issue.