The Ecuador national team suffered two withdrawals for the friendly match this Tuesday against the Netherlands. The Ecuadorian Football Federation announced this Sunday that Piero Hincapié and Denil Castillo were removed from the squad after undergoing medical examinations. The Arsenal defender played 72 minutes in the 1-1 draw against Morocco in Madrid's Metropolitano, but he will not be an option for the second preparatory match for the 2026 World Cup. This is yet another major headache for Mikel Arteta, who now has 11 players (enough to form a team) doubtful for the next match of the Gunners, including for the UEFA Champions League quarter-final against Sporting. In addition to Hincapié, Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, and Noni Madueke were also released from the England squad after the first match against Uruguay. Eze, Saliba, Trossard, Gabriel, and Timber were withdrawn from the squad before the training camp began, while Odegaard and Merino continue to recover from injuries at the club.
Sporting The Ecuador Denil Castillo remains central to this story.
Sporting The Ecuador Denil Castillo remains central to this story.
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