Arsenal suffer ANOTHER injury blow vs Liverpool as Gunners star forced off

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Arsenal were dealt another defensive setback after January signing Piero Hincapié was forced off injured during a high‑intensity Premier League clash with Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium.

The Ecuadorian defender, who had been starting to establish himself in Mikel Arteta’s back line, appeared to pick up the problem early in the second half while taking a throw-in near the technical area. He was seen hobbling and in clear discomfort, prompting Arteta to move over and check on his condition before play continued briefly.[1]

Soon after, Hincapié went down again following the next passage of play and remained on the turf looking dejected as medical staff came on to treat him.[1] It quickly became evident he would not be able to continue, and Arteta was forced into a change, bringing on young left-back Myles Lewis‑Skelly in the 58th minute.[1]

The substitution underlined the strain on Arsenal’s defensive resources, with the club already managing other injury concerns in their back line. Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville highlighted the trade‑off involved in the enforced change, noting that while Arsenal would “lose some of their height” without Hincapié, Lewis‑Skelly could offer “a little bit more creativity at left‑back.”[1]

Hincapié’s withdrawal adds to Arteta’s selection headaches in a season where Arsenal are competing on multiple fronts and seeking to maintain momentum in the title race. The nature and severity of the issue were not immediately clear at full-time, leaving the club and supporters waiting anxiously for a full medical assessment and timeline for his return.