The latest injury news from Arsenal following he 2-1 win over Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium
Piero Hincapie before the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD1 match between SSC Napoli and Arsenal FC.
Piero Hincapie reportedly picked up an injury during his post-match cool down. (Image: Francesco Scaccianoce - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)
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Arsenal returned to winning ways in the Premier League as domestic action returned following the extended international break. The Gunners bounced back from defeat against Brighton by registering a 2-1 win over Leeds United .
Arsenal did have to come from behind to take all three points after James Justin’s opener in the second half. But they completed the comeback thanks to goals from Riccardo Calafiori and Bruno Guimaraes .
It wasn’t just the three points that gave Mikel Arteta ’s side a boost, with a few injury doubts able to start the match. Declan Rice , Kai Havertz , Ben White and Ezri Konsa all started the game despite concerns over their fitness.
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There was however also an injury blow, with Arsenal appearing to lose another player to injury after the full-time whistle. Here’s a look at the latest from the treatment room…
Piero Hincapie
Injury: Ankle
Reports suggest that the defender, who came on as a second-half substitute vs Leeds, had to be carried off the pitch after suffering an ankle injury during the cool-down. The latest will be given on the defender when Arteta next speaks to the media.
Potential return date: Unknown
William Saliba
Injury: Back
The defender is continuing his recovery from a back injury he suffered during the World Cup. He is yet to return to training, but it’s hoped that he’ll be back available soon.
What Arteta has said: “We don’t really know the amount of weeks Wilo is going to be out because it’s about a healing process and everything is a bit different - we know we have to respect certain timings. The progression has been really positive in the last few weeks, but we need to wait and see how that one reacts when we start to put some load into it.”
Potential return date: November/December
Christos Tzolis
Injury: Hamstring
The winger suffered the injury while in action for Greece during the international break.
What Arteta has said: "Yeah, he's not available.”
Potential return date: Late October/November
Christos Tzolis during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Arsenal FC.
Christos Tzolis suffered an injury while on international duty. (Image: Silvina Brodersohn - CameraSport via Getty Images)
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Cristhian Mosquera
Injury: Hamstring
The defender has missed the last six matches due to the injury. He has returned to training, but was left out of the squad for the match vs Leeds.
Potential return date: Vs Lille (H), Tues 13 October