Arsenal player's quick return from injury not guaranteed – Recovery process in 'preliminary phase'

Hincapié's return for Saturday's Everton match is uncertain; recovery from ankle injury remains in preliminary phase despite Arteta's optimism.

Arsenal defender Piero Hincapié picked up an ankle injury in early October and was initially expected to miss multiple weeks. Manager Mikel Arteta recently suggested the Ecuador international could be available for Saturday's match against Everton, but the club's recovery process remains in its preliminary phase and his participation is not guaranteed. The 24-year-old has had a difficult season with limited minutes due to form and fitness issues.