Arsenal stalwart ‘missing’ from open training on Tuesday

Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi was reportedly absent from the club’s training on Tuesday morning.

After the Gunners got a 2-1 win against Wolverhampton WanderersMikel Arteta gave his team a few days off and the team returned to training today.

The 26-year-old joined Real Sociedad in the summer transfer window and has made 16 Premier League appearances so far, starting in 15 of them, scoring two goals and providing one assist.

The Spaniard started against the Premier League’s lowest-ranked team, but was replaced in the second half in the 58th minute, with substitute Mikel Merino.

Fear of injury for Zubimendi?

According to a report from Football LondonZubimendi was not spotted by the media during the training session open to broadcasters.

The midfielder is understood to have been working inside as part of a load management strategy, with Arsenal being cautious in their approach to his use.

Zubimendi is one of the most used players in the squad, and the Gunners don’t want him to get injured as they face four games over the next ten days.

More injury concerns for Arsenal

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The Gunners suffered a major blow this week after reports revealed that Ben White could be out for four weeks with a hamstring injury.

The versatile 28-year-old defender limped off against Wolves in the 31st minute, and he will play no part for the Gunners during the busy festive period.

Kai Havertz and Gabriel Magalhaes have not been spotted with the squad as expected, while Max Dowman and Cristhian Mosquera are also injured at the moment.

It appears Zubimendi has not suffered any serious injuries and the Gunners are content to protect him ahead of busy matches.

Arsenal face Everton in their next Premier League match and will be looking to improve their away record as they are winless in three matches.