Zubimendi wears mask after breaking nose in Everton clash

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 20:58 · Archive

Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi is wearing a protective mask after suffering a broken nose in the closing stages of the club's 2-0 win over Everton on Saturday. The Spanish international came on as an 80th minute substitute and was caught in the face by Everton striker Thierno Barry whilst challenging for the ball. Blood poured from his nose and he required treatment, but he was able to finish the match.

Despite the injury, Zubimendi has been passed fit to play and started for Arsenal in their Carabao Cup fourth round tie against Fleetwood Town at Highbury Stadium. Manager Mikel Arteta made nine changes to the team from the Everton match, with Zubimendi partnering Myles Lewis-Skelly in midfield.

The 27-year-old has endured a frustrating start to the season. His only previous start came in the previous round of the Carabao Cup at Ipswich Town, having lost his place to summer signing Bruno Guimaraes. Arteta named a strong team to face Fleetwood, though the manager still included three teenagers making rare appearances for the club.

How it is being reported

• Arsenal: Why Martin Zubimendi is wearing a protective face mask in Carabao Cup tieArsenal midfielder suffered a broken nose in the win over EvertonEvening Standard · 27 Oct, 20:37
• Why is Martin Zubimendi wearing a mask?The midfielder suffered a suspected broken nose in the closing stages of Arsenal’s win over Everton on SaturdayIndependent Sport · 27 Oct, 19:51

In this story: Martin Zubimendi · Arsenal · Thierno Barry · Mikel Arteta · Fleetwood Town · Everton · Spain

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