Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi was forced off with a hamstring injury during Spain's 3-2 Nations League defeat by England on Sunday evening, raising concerns at the club during the international break.
The world champions fell three goals behind at the Estadio Metropolitano, with Harry Kane, Ezri Konsa and Ben White scoring for the Three Lions before the hosts mounted a late fightback.
Zubimendi's Night Ends Early
Zubimendi's evening went from bad to worse in the second half when he injured his hamstring and was replaced by Spain boss Luis de la Fuente, who brought on Nico Williams.
The Athletic Club winger, previously linked as a transfer target for Mikel Arteta's side, then scored Spain's second goal in a rollercoaster encounter that saw Elliot Anderson sent off for denying Lamine Yamal a goalscoring opportunity.
Impact on Arsenal's Schedule
The injury comes as a blow for Arsenal, despite Zubimendi struggling for game time at the Emirates Stadium following the summer arrival of Bruno Guimaraes and the form of Declan Rice, who impressed for England once more.
The length of Zubimendi's absence remains unclear, but a prolonged spell on the sidelines could see him miss the Premier League champions' trip to Newcastle, the Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund and the home meeting with Manchester City before the end of the month.
