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Verri, M. (2026, October 12). Arsenal XI vs Lille: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Champions League. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-fc-xi-vs-lille-confirmed-team-news-predicted-lineup-injury-latest-champions-league-2026-b1300482.html
Verri, Matt. “Arsenal XI vs Lille: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Champions League.” Evening Standard, 12 Oct. 2026, https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-fc-xi-vs-lille-confirmed-team-news-predicted-lineup-injury-latest-champions-league-2026-b1300482.html.
Verri, Matt. “Arsenal XI vs Lille: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Champions League.” Evening Standard, October 12, 2026. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-fc-xi-vs-lille-confirmed-team-news-predicted-lineup-injury-latest-champions-league-2026-b1300482.html.
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Mikel Arteta provided a positive update on Arsenal's injury situation, particularly regarding Piero Hincapie and Óscar Zubimendi. Both players suffered ankle injuries during a training session following the victory against Leeds last weekend.
Hincapie was initially expected to be out for weeks due to the severity of his ankle injury, ruling him out of upcoming matches against Nottingham Forest and Bayern Munich. However, Arteta revealed that Hincapie is recovering well and may return sooner than anticipated, aiming to be available within the next two weeks.
Zubimendi also sustained an ankle injury during the same training session but appears to have a better prognosis. Mikel Merino revealed that Zubimendi's injury was caused by a "freak accident" in a small-sided game on the Emirates Stadium pitch. Arteta stated that Zubimendi looks much better and will be assessed after another session before determining his availability for the match against Nottingham Forest.
Additionally, there is positive news regarding William Saliba, who has resumed individual training as he recovers from a serious back injury sustained during the World Cup last year. Saliba remains unavailable this season but is making progress towards returning to full fitness.
