Arsenal were dealt another injury blow during their crucial Premier League clash against Liverpool on Thursday night as defender Piero Hincapie hobbled off in the second half
Isaac Seelochan Senior Sports Journalist
22:04, 08 Jan 2026
Piero Hincapie during Arsenal's game against Liverpool
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Piero Hincapie during Arsenal's game against Liverpool(Image: Julian Finney/Getty Images)
Arsenal have suffered another injury setback as defender Piero Hincapie was forced to leave the pitch during the second half of Thursday night's 0-0 draw with Liverpool.
Hincapie limped off and was substituted by Myles Lewis-Skelly in the 57th minute. The Gunners were aiming to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table to eight points with a victory over Arne Slot's team, following draws for Manchester City and Aston Villa, who are currently second and third respectively, on Wednesday night. But they were held to a goalless draw in the end.
Mikel Arteta's squad has been hit with another injury concern too. Hincapie, who joined Arsenal on loan from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer, had to be substituted during the Liverpool match.
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Piero Hincapie was forced off for Arsenal against Liverpool
Defenders Cristhian Mosquera and Riccardo Calafiori were already ruled out before the game by Arteta. "No. They're out again," he confirmed.
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"I think pretty soon [they will return]. They have to go through the last stage of the rehab, and if everything goes well, hopefully soon they will be available for selection."