Piero Hincapié

Hincapie (undisclosed) missed Tuesday's Carabao Cup tie against Ipswich Town after picking up a minor issue in training, but he is likely to be available for Saturday's clash against Brighton, according to coach Mikel Arteta. "Yes, we have another session; they are all willing to be part of it, and we have another session to try to make sure they are fit."

Analysis: Hincapie has played just 32 minutes across Arsenal's first four Premier League matches, operating as the backup option at left back and center back behind Riccardo Calafiori and Ezri Konsa, and this minor setback is didn't significantly impact the starting lineup given his limited role so far this season. The Ecuadorian is a late fitness call but is likely to make the squad to face the Seagulls on Saturday.

Jul 1, 2026

Sent off in final outing

Hincapie picked up a red card and was sent off in the 95th minute of Tuesday's 2-0 defeat against Mexico. He registered six crosses (zero accurate) and one corner before his removal.

Analysis: Following Miguel Almiron, Hincapie became the second player of the tournament to be dismissed under the new rule, sent off for covering his mouth towards Mexico forward Santiago Gimenez. It was a harsh way to end what had been a good performance as he had been dependable at the back before his dismissal with three tackles, one interception, one block and six clearances. He ends the tournament without a goal contribution from three shots and three chances created, but leaves with a strong defensive record of 12 tackles, four interceptions, 14 clearances, two blocks and one clean sheet across four games.