Martin Zubimendi

Mikel Merino has owned up to being the player who injured Martin Zubimendi during last week’s post-match warm-down, but he insists his fellow midfielder is alright now.

Mikel Arteta had injury updates on Arsenal’s four absentees on Friday, with Martin Zubimendi potentially in line to play against Nottingham Forest.

Mikel Arteta has provided a positive update on Martin Zubimendi following the midfielder’s injury absence against Lille, but Piero Hincapie is set to be out for weeks.

Real Madrid are still tracking Martin Zubimendi as they plan a midfield move for 2027, with the Arsenal player remaining firmly on their radar.

Piero Hincapie and Martin Zubimendi will miss Arsenal’s match against Lille on Tuesday night, with Mikel Arteta defending Arsenal’s post-match warm-downs.

Arsenal’s Monday morning training session brought a few noteworthy injury updates, including two absences and William Saliba’s involvement in individual training.

Martin Zubimendi picked up a knock in Arsenal’s warm-down following Saturday’s match against Leeds United, according to a report.

Arsenal had an eventful international break, with 18 players initially called up for the September-October fixtures.

Mikel Merino scored twice as Spain came from behind to beat Croatia, with Martin Zubimendi supplying the pass for the late winner.

Mikel Merino provided an assist for Spain and Martin Zubimendi earned a rare start as they eased past Croatia on Tuesday night.

18 Arsenal players have been called up for international duty over the September-October break, let’s take a look at when they’ll be in action.

Spain have called up three Arsenal players for the September-October international break, as they prepare to face England in their opening game.

Real Madrid are weighing up a January move for Martin Zubimendi after the Arsenal midfielder lost his starting place at the beginning of the season.

Jurrien Timber has travelled with the Arsenal squad to face Napoli on Wednesday, as well as youngsters Max Dowman and Marli Salmon.

Arsenal have submitted their Premier League and Champions League squads, with no major exclusions and Ethan Nwaneri named on the Premier League list.

Arsenal’s upcoming opponents Chelsea showed interest in Martin Zubimendi over the summer, but the Gunners took a hardline stance against a sale.

Real Madrid are interested in signing Martin Zubimendi from Arsenal this summer, but the Gunners don’t want to sell him at this stage.

Mikel Arteta has hinted that Bruno Guimaraes has already joined David Raya and Bukayo Saka in training, but Jurrien Timber and William Saliba are weeks away.

Multiple Arsenal players have won the World Cup once again, following in the footsteps of two previous World Cup glories.

Over half of Arsenal’s World Cup internationals have made it to the semi-final stage of the competition, meaning they’ll remain at the tournament until the final weekend.