Arsenal have been dealt a crushing blow after Mikel Merino was injured during one of his first training sessions since arriving from Real Sociedad.
The 28-year-old was one of Mikel Arteta’s main targets, and after the two clubs reached an agreement Transfer of £31.6 millionthe Gunners boss was delighted to have bagged his man.
Mikel Merino injury: Mikel Arteta confirms the midfielder is out “for a few weeks”
However, despite recently welcoming the Spain international to London, Arsenal are set to be without their latest signing for “a few weeks” after he clashed with Gabriel in training.
Speaking of the playmaker’s recent setback, Arteta as quoted Nizaar Kinsellasaid: “It is unfortunate. He has a shoulder injury and looks set to be out for a few weeks.
“He landed on the ground and Gabi fell on top of him, it’s probably a fracture.”
The midfielder’s injury will no doubt come as a blow to Arteta, as well as the fans, who would have been hoping to see him make his debut against Brighton on Saturday.
Merino’s absence, while disappointing, could provide Thomas Partey with some more valuable minutes down the stretch speculation that the Ghana international could be sold in the January window (Football transfers).
Gabriel Jesus is also ruled out of Arsenal’s Premier League action tomorrow afternoon.
