Piero Hincapie, Arsenal defender, confirmed his absence from Ecuador's international fixtures due to injury. The 24-year-old discussed his physical problems during a live broadcast, as reported by El Universo on September 26. Hincapie did not specify the exact injury or provide a timeline for his return, leaving his availability for Arsenal's upcoming match against Leeds United on October 10 uncertain. This situation adds to manager Mikel Arteta's defensive considerations, with William Saliba, Ben White, and Cristhian Mosquera also featuring in recent fitness updates for the club. StudioFutbol also reported Hincapie's comments, emphasizing the lack of details regarding the issue's extent or a recovery timetable. His comments clarify his international absence but do not confirm he will miss the Leeds match.