Piero Hincapie has withdrawn from the Ecuador national team squad due to injury.
The Arsenal defender is set to return to his club for further assessment on the issue.
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Hincapie had featured in Friday’s friendly against Morocco in Madrid.
However, he will not be involved against the Netherlands on Tuesday after returning to north London.
It comes after he started against Morocco before being substituted after 72 minutes.
Following medical tests, Hincapie is set to be assessed by the Arsenal medical staff this week.
Which Arsenal players have withdrawn from international duty?
The 24-year-old is the ninth Gunners player to withdraw from their national team during the current international break.
William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, Jurrien Timber, Eberechi Eze and Leandro Trossard all pulled out last week after receiving call-ups.
Noni Madueke had featured for England in their draw with Uruguay on Friday but picked up a knock during the match.
The winger has subsequently left the Three Lions’ camp to return to Arsenal.
He will be joined by Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice, who are set to undergo medical assessments themselves.
The duo had linked up with England on Friday in anticipation of playing against Japan this week.
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Arsenal return to action away to Southampton in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup on Saturday.
Mikel Arteta’s side then travel to Portugal for their Champions League last eight first leg against Sporting Lisbon three days later.
The Gunners’ next Premier League fixture is a home clash with Bournemouth on Saturday, April 11.
Hincapie has made 31 appearances across all competitions for the club this season.
The Ecuadorian signed on a season-long loan from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer, with a condition-based obligation to buy included in the deal.
He is set to appear at his second World Cup with his national team this summer after previously featuring in 2022.
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Hincapie has won 51 caps for Ecuador since making his debut aged 19 five years ago.
La Tri will face Ivory Coast, Curacao and Germany in group E at the World Cup in North America.
