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Zubimendi 10th Arsenal player to withdraw from international duty
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Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi has withdrawn from Spain's squad due to right knee discomfort, becoming the 10th Gunners player to pull out of international duty this break—following earlier withdrawals reported amid post-EFL Cup final injury concerns. Ecuador's Piero Hincapie has also returned to the club after medical tests.
Arsenal defender Gabriel has pulled out of Brazil's upcoming friendly matches due to right knee pain, becoming the sixth Gunners player ruled out of international duty. This follows Arsenal's 2-0 defeat to Manchester City in the EFL Cup final on Sunday. Gabriel joins William Saliba and others on the injury list ahead of a busy schedule.
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Chelsea legend John Terry praised Arsenal's 16-year-old Max Dowman, likening his dribbling to Lionel Messi's after the teenager became the Premier League's youngest goalscorer. Dowman starred in Arsenal's 2-0 victory over Everton at the Emirates Stadium. Manager Mikel Arteta highlighted the youngster's fearless mentality.