August 31st 2024.
Unfortunately, it seems that Mikel Merino will have to sit out for a while due to a suspected fractured shoulder. The new player for Arsenal suffered this injury during his very first training session with the team. Mikel Arteta, the Arsenal manager, shared this news during his press conference before the upcoming game against Brighton on Saturday.
According to Arteta, the Spanish midfielder, who was signed from Real Sociedad earlier this week, was injured when defender Gabriel Magalhaes accidentally fell on him during training. "It's very unfortunate," Arteta said. "Yesterday, he had a collision and ended up with a shoulder injury. It looks like he'll have to be out for a few weeks."
"It happened in his very first session with us. It's really bad luck because we were all excited about him joining the team and everything was looking good. But then he landed on the ground, and Gabriel fell on top of him. It appears that he has a small fracture. He was in a lot of pain, and we'll have to wait for more tests to get a better understanding of the situation."
Before the game against Brighton, Merino was seen in the stands wearing a sling on his right arm. According to sources, the 28-year-old midfielder could be out for up to two months. It's a disappointing setback for Arsenal, especially since they also recently signed Raheem Sterling in the final hours of the transfer window.
"We're really happy with the additions we've made to the team," Arteta shared with TNT Sport before the game. "Now, we can focus on the match. We all know the qualities that these players bring to the table. It's a big step for us, and we're excited to have them on board. They have a lot of experience and can contribute to the team in a big way."
Arteta also expressed his confidence in Sterling, saying, "He has impressive numbers because he played under a great manager and with great players around him. If we can replicate that environment here, he will score goals and cause problems for our opponents." It's clear that Arsenal has high hopes for their new signings and believes they will make a positive impact on the team.
Fans and analysts will have to wait and see how Merino's injury progresses and when he will be able to join his new team on the field. In the meantime, Arsenal will have to make do with their current squad, which is still filled with talented players. Stay tuned for more updates on Arsenal and their new signings.
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