Arsenal Injury Crisis: 10 Stars Skip International Duty

Arsenal’s international break woes deepened as Martín Zubimendi withdrew from Spain’s squad with a knee injury. He became the 10th Gunners player to skip national duty.

Club faces mounting injury concerns with key stars sidelined. Fans worry about squad depth ahead of crucial Premier League return after the break.

Zubimendi Subs for Rodri in Spain’s Serbia Friendly Win

According to wahalaupdate reports, the midfielder came off the bench in Spain’s friendly win over Serbiaon Friday after replacing Rodri of Manchester City.

However, he will play no part in Tuesday’s friendly against the Egyptian national football team.

Sunday heightened concerns for Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal as defender Piero Hincapié exited Ecuador’s camp.

He left before their clash with the Netherlands due to injury fears.

Hincapié Withdrawal Swells Arsenal’s Growing Absentee List

The withdrawal adds to Gunners’ growing list of absentees.

Arteta now grapples with defensive shortages ahead of the Premier League resumption.

Hincapié had played 72 minutes against Morocco but has now returned to north London to begin recovery from an undisclosed injury.

Zubimendi and Hincapié join Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka, who left the England camp early under Thomas Tuchel.

Neither featured in the 1-1 draw with Uruguay at Wembley Stadium and both will miss Tuesday’s meeting with Japan while undergoing medical checks.

Winger Noni Madueke also limped off in that match and was later seen wearing a knee brace.

Eze’s Calf Injury Sidelines Him Month After Arsenal Final Loss

Earlier, Eberechi Eze withdrew with a calf injury that forced him to miss Arsenal’s Carabao Cup final defeat to Crystal Palace. He is expected to be sidelined for at least a month.

Arsenal’s injury list already featured William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhães, Leandro Trossard, and Jurriën Timber.

They withdrew from France, Brazil, Belgium, and Netherlands squads earlier this window.

These key absences pile pressure on Mikel Arteta’s squad.

Defensive and attacking options dwindle as international break exposes Gunners’ vulnerability.

Mikel Arteta prepares for a defining stretch while uncertainty lingers over how long the growing list of absentees will stay sidelined.

Arsenal’s Packed Schedule: Southampton FA Cup, Sporting UCL Next

Arsenal return to action in the FA Cup quarter-finals away to Southampton on 4 April. That is followed by a trip to Sporting CP in the UEFA Champions League on 7 April.

Arsenal holds a commanding nine-point lead atop the Premier League table.

Mikel Arteta’s side eyes silverware despite injury setbacks during international break.

Gunners host Bournemouth on April 11 before pivotal title clash.

Manchester City awaits on April 19 in potential championship decider.