ARSENAL DUO MISS TRAINING AFTER WARM-DOWN INJURY SCARE

Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Martin Zubimendi and Piero Hincapie both missed Arsenal training after picking up problems during the warm-down following the club's match against Leeds. Arteta disclosed the setback as Arsenal prepare for their Champions League fixture against Lille on Tuesday. Both players were absent from the session held in the build-up to that match. The nature and severity of the issues affecting Zubimendi and Hincapie have not been detailed.

Zubimendi and Hincapie are part of Arsenal's first-team squad under Arteta, who has been managing the club's response to the Champions League schedule alongside domestic fixtures. The warm-down period, typically used by players to recover after a match, is when both injuries are reported to have occurred following the Leeds game. Arsenal now face uncertainty over the availability of the two players for the Lille fixture. No replacement timeline or further medical assessment has been made public.

Arteta is expected to provide further updates on the fitness of Zubimendi and Hincapie closer to the Lille match. The club has not confirmed whether either player will be assessed further before a final squad decision is made. Arsenal's preparations for the Champions League clash continue amid the uncertainty over the duo's involvement. Further details on their recovery are expected to emerge as the fixture approaches.