Arsenal Say Piero Hincapié Has Minor Groin Injury After Liverpool Exit
Tests due Monday will clarify the timeframe after the defender’s latest groin flare-up.
Overview
- Hincapié was forced off in the 57th minute of Thursday’s goalless draw with Liverpool after initially appearing to clutch his right leg.
- Mikel Arteta called it a small groin injury and said he expects a short layoff, with scan results expected imminently.
- The Ecuadorian did not travel for Sunday’s 4-1 FA Cup win at Portsmouth as the club assessed his condition.
- Arsenal’s back line is stretched with Cristhian Mosquera and Riccardo Calafiori out, prompting Christian Norgaard to fill in at centre-back and 16-year-old Marli Salmon to feature late on.
- Hincapié has a history of groin issues following pre-signing surgery in Germany and has reportedly missed 11 games this season.