Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Piero Hincapié and Martín Zubimendi will be unavailable for the upcoming Champions League fixture against Lille after suffering ankle injuries during a warm-down session following Saturday’s victory over Leeds. The session was intended to provide additional conditioning for players who did not receive significant playing time during the match.

Arteta expressed frustration regarding the timing and nature of the injuries, describing the incidents as "two very unfortunate actions." While both players are scheduled to undergo medical scans on Monday to determine the full extent of their injuries, the manager indicated that Hincapié’s condition appears to be more serious than that of Zubimendi. The club is currently awaiting further medical assessment to establish a recovery timeline for both individuals. Meanwhile, the team received positive news regarding defender William Saliba, who is expected to return to the squad, providing a boost ahead of the European tie.