Overview
- Withdrawals that grew over the weekend have now reached ten after Spain sent Martin Zubimendi back to Arsenal with right‑knee discomfort.
- England’s FA confirmed Noni Madueke returned with a left‑knee knock from the Uruguay friendly, while Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice were released for medical checks seen as precautionary.
- Brazil’s federation ruled out Gabriel Magalhães due to pain in his right knee, and France advised William Saliba to rest at least ten days for a left‑ankle issue.
- Ecuador said Piero Hincapié withdrew after medical and imaging tests, with results shared to Arsenal, which reflects how federations coordinate care and risk during friendly windows.
- The club now waits on scan results before facing Southampton in the FA Cup on April 4, Sporting CP in the Champions League on April 7, and Bournemouth in the league on April 11.