Mikel Merino It has not started in the best way his adventure with Arsenal. The former Real Sociedad player started his new stage with great enthusiasm, but he has already suffered the first setback.. After announcing his signing for the Gunners, In his first training session as an Arsenal player he suffered a small problem in his right shoulder that made him not start with his new club. But everything indicates that the problem may be more serious than expected.
As reported by the Daily Mail, Merino’s downtime could be up to two monthss. According to the English newspaper, the Spanish international would return in mid-October, to be optimistic. The club’s aim is for the player to be able to return after the international break in October. In this way, Arteta lost one of his star names for this start of the competition.
According to the English mediaMerino could make his long-awaited debut for Arsenal against Andoni Iraola’s Bournemouth. This game corresponds to day 8 of the league competition and It will be held on October 20.
In this way, you will miss important games against Tottenham, Manchester City, Leicester City, Southampton y Carabao Cup match against Bolton Wanderers. Not only will he not be available in English competitions, he will also miss the first two games of Champions against rivals of the stature of Atalanta and Paris Saint-Germain.
Mikel Merino was always clear that Arsenal was his best option to continue his development. Arteta has wanted him in his project from the start and finally the management of the Gunner’s sport gave him his wish. In this way, not being able to count on him at this beginning of the competition It will be a blow to the coach and the player himself, who already explained in his presentation his desire to wear the Arsenal shirt.
His first defeat will be against Tottenham. Artera has to solve a real puzzle, since Declan Rice was sent off against Brighton and they need to find a replacement for midfield.
2024-09-03 10:44:16
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