Mikel Arteta has confirm Piero Hincapie will be available for Arsenal's clash against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.

Hincapie has been struggling with a groin injury which has restricted him to just one appearance for the Gunners, ever since his loan move from Bayer Leverkusen. He had sat out of Arsenal's last five matches, including the 1-0 win at Fulham last time out.

However, Arteta confirmed he will be available when Atletico visit the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday, October 21. The Arsenal boss confirmed the update while speaking in his pre-match press conference.

The Spaniard said: "Yeah he (Hincapie) will be available and I think that game (Fulham) a bit to early for him, but now he's ready to go."

Arteta also said he was hoping to include Hincapie in his squad for the 1-0 away victory over Fulham, but the Craven Cottage clash came just too early. It was the only moment of frustration for Arteta, who was pleased with his side's display in west London.

Speaking about the victory over Marco Silva's side, when asked if he was happy with his side's showing, he replied: "Well very happy.

"Especially after the international break. You...