Arsenal XI vs Lille: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Champions League today

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-10-13 · by Matt Verri

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Arsenal will face Lille in the Champions League on Tuesday, October 13, at 8 pm BST. Due to injuries, both Hincapie and Zubimendi are confirmed out of the match, with Arsenal's manager Arteta indicating that more details about their condition will be known after further scans. The predicted lineup features Myles Lewis-Skelly at left-back and Mikel Merino in midfield, with Eberechi Eze and Viktor Gyokeres also set to start due to player rotations.

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Arsenal Injury Update: Hincapie Expected Back Soon

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.

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Hincapie was carried from the pitch by third-choice goalkeeper Illan Meslier and his is believed to be the more serious of the two injuries.

framing: speculative · carried by 2 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-12

🔮 "They're both going to miss tomorrow's match, that's for sure," Arsenal boss Arteta said on Monday. "Today they're going to have a further scan and probably tomorrow we'll know more and then we'll see how they're going to go." In the absence of Hincapie, Myles Lewis-Skelly could find himself returning to left-back.

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Hincapie was carried from the pitch by third-choice goalkeeper Illan Meslier and his is believed to be the more serious of the two injuries. asserted

his → carry → injuries

"They're both going to miss tomorrow's match, that's for sure," Arsenal boss Arteta said on Monday. "Today they're going to have a further scan and probably tomorrow we'll know more and then we'll see how they're going to go." In the absence of Hincapie, Myles Lewis-Skelly could find himself returning to left-back. uncertain

himself → go → back

Arsenal have been cautious with Riccardo Calafiori's fitness and, particularly after he made three appearances for Italy over the extended international break, Arteta could opt to rest him here. uncertain

Arteta → make → him

Mikel Merino could well come into the midfield, while Eberechi Eze and Viktor Gyokeres will both hope to get rare opportunities to start. uncertain

Eze → come → opportunities

Jurrien Timber is also an option to start at right-back if Arteta decides to keep sharing the minutes between him and Ben White. asserted

Arteta → start → him

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