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Arsenal manager Arteta warns of dual injury crisis following Leeds victory
Mikel Arteta has described an unusual injury situation at Arsenal after both Piero Hincapie and Martin Zubimendi sustained injuries during a post-match training session. The Gunners manager said the circumstances were unprecedented in his seven years leading the club.
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Arsenal's preparations for their next fixture have been complicated by simultaneous injuries to two key players, with manager Mikel Arteta describing the incident as extraordinary in his tenure at the club.
Defender Hincapie and midfielder Zubimendi both picked up injuries during a training session held after Arsenal's Premier League victory over Leeds United on October 12. The back-to-back setback has left Arteta without the duo as the squad moves forward.
Arteta told reporters that in his seven years managing Arsenal, he had not encountered a similar double injury blow stemming from a post-match training session. The manager did not provide further details on the severity of either player's condition or expected recovery timelines.
The injuries add to the ongoing injury management challenges that top Premier League sides face throughout the demanding season. Arsenal will need to assess both players before determining their availability for upcoming fixtures.