Ødegaard, Rice & Hincapié: Latest Arsenal injury news and expected return dates after West Ham

After Arsenal’s win over West Ham, fans and pundits alike are on edge — Ødegaard, Rice, and Hincapié are all nursing injuries that could shake up the squad. 🏥

 

Martin Ødegaard was forced off early after colliding knee-to-knee, and Arsenal later revealed he’s suffered a medial collateral ligament injury in his left knee.

 

Declan Rice also hobbled off with back discomfort late in the match, although the hope is that the issue is not serious and he’ll join England duty soon.

 

Piero Hincapié, who has been absent with a groin problem, is the most optimistic case — Arteta says he should be ready to return right after the international break.

 

 

As the club waits for scan results and further assessments, the timelines remain unofficial. But here’s what we’re watching:

 

Ødegaard’s recovery could take anywhere from a few weeks to longer, depending on scan results.

 

Rice is expected to be fit enough for international matches, pending further checks.

 

Hincapié could be back in training post–international break, possibly featuring again when Arsenal next hits the field.