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Arteta Loses Hincapié and Zubimendi to Injury as Saliba Returns to Training
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta faces a double injury blow with Piero Hincapié and Martín Zubimendi sidelined, while William Saliba has resumed individual training following a back injury.
- Piero Hincapié and Martín Zubimendi suffered ankle injuries during a routine warm-down on Saturday after the match against Leeds.
- Both players were scheduled to feature in Arsenal's upcoming Champions League tie against Lille on Tuesday.
- The injuries occurred during a planned post-match training session designed to maintain match fitness for players with limited minutes.
- On the other hand William Saliba has resumed individual training following a back injury sustained at the World Cup.
- Saliba's full recovery is expected to take several more weeks.
- Gabriel Magalhães is expected to partner Ezri Konsa in central defence against Lille in Saliba's absence.
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