Arsenal manager [Mikel Arteta](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mikel_Arteta) confirmed on Thursday that four senior squad members – Piero Hincapié, Martín Zubimendi, Christos Tzolis and William Saliba – will miss the upcoming Premier League encounter with Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
The club, fresh from a 2‑1 home victory over Leeds United, is aiming to stay within striking distance of league leaders Manchester City. Arteta explained each player's condition, offering a brief outlook on their recovery timelines.
**What is the status of each player?**
- **Piero Hincapié** – The defender is progressing well, but Arteta expects he will need another one to two weeks before returning to full training.
- **Martín Zubimendi** – He appeared noticeably improved in the latest session; a further training drill tomorrow will determine his availability for the Forest match.
- **Christos Tzolis** – After a recent MRI scan, Arteta said the injury is “evolving really well” and hopes the forward could be back in a few weeks.
- **William Saliba** – The centre‑back is scheduled for another MRI next week, with early signs described as “very, very positive” by the manager.
Arteta summed up the situation, stating: “It will be good to have him,” referring to Saliba, and emphasized that the medical updates will guide selection decisions for the Saturday fixture.
[Arsenal](https://www.arsenal.com) will travel to the [Nottingham Forest](https://www.nottinghamforest.co.uk) ground, while the [Premier League](https://www.premierleague.com) continues its tightly contested title race.