Hincapie a doubt for Brighton after muscle problem

Arsenal's defensive worries deepen as Piero Hincapie sits out the Ipswich cup win with a muscle issue.

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What happened. Piero Hincapie missed Arsenal's Carabao Cup win over Ipswich Town on Tuesday night because of a muscle problem. He is now doubtful for the Gunners' Premier League trip to Brighton.

• Arsenal beat Ipswich 4-2 at Portman Road in the Carabao Cup.
• Max Dowman scored twice and stole the headlines.
• Noni Madueke and Mikel Merino were also on target.

Arsenal will assess Hincapie before deciding whether he can feature against Brighton in the Premier League.

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