US EditionArsenal: Mikel Merino to Have Surgery on Foot Injury
- On Saturday, Arsenal confirmed midfielder Mikel Merino will have surgery in the coming days for a bone injury in his right foot and begin recovery afterwards.
- Having come on as a substitute against Manchester United last week, Merino was then left out of Mikel Arteta's squad to face Leeds.
- According to the report, Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta said `It's a bone that's giving him some pain, and we need specialists to see how long he will be out.` The BBC states the severity will be clearer within 48 hours.
- Losing Merino removes an important option as Arsenal expect him to be out for a sustained spell, despite his six goals highlighting his value to the Premier League leaders.
- The club says that Mikel Merino will begin his recovery and rehabilitation after surgery and aims for a return to full training before the end of the season.
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Independent EspañolLONDON (AP) — Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino should be in a position to compete in the World Cup after Arsenal dismissed him for "a prolonged period" due to a right foot injury.
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Arsenal are set to make a big-money move on the final day of the January transfer window, with Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali on their wish list. It comes after reports that Mikel Merino is set to be out for a long period, increasing the need for cover in midfield. In an official statement, Arsenal confirmed the Spaniard will be out for a long time. “Mikel is expected to be out for a long period, with the aim of returning to full trai…
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