Mikel Arteta admits it is "far from ideal" after two Arsenal players were hurt in a session held right after the final whistle.
Arsenal have picked up two fresh injury concerns, and the way it happened has made it harder to swallow. Piero Hincapie and Martin Zubimendi were both hurt during a post-match training session, and manager Mikel Arteta has not tried to dress it up.
Arteta described the situation as "far from ideal", a measured line that still shows his frustration. Losing a defender and a midfielder in a session meant to keep fringe and fffit players sharp, rather than in a competitive match, is a setback no coach wants.
Both players are important squad options. Hincapie gives Arsenal defensive flexibility, while Zubimendi adds control and balance in midfield. With the Premier League calendar relentless, any absence in those areas means Arteta has to rethink his rotation.
The next thing to watch is the medical verdict. How long each player is out will shape Arsenal's selection and depth in the coming fixtures, and Arteta will be hoping the news is better than he fears.
