September 30th 2024.
The news of Arsenal's newest addition, Mikel Merino, has been a source of both excitement and concern for fans. After suffering a shoulder injury, there were doubts about when he would be able to make his debut for the team. However, those doubts were put to rest when Merino was spotted back in training at London Colney today.
The midfielder, who joined Arsenal from Real Sociedad for a whopping £32 million, was eager to impress and reinforce the team's midfield. Unfortunately, his first training session with the Gunners resulted in a small fracture after colliding with Gabriel Magalhaes. This meant that his debut would have to wait, much to the disappointment of both fans and Merino himself.
But, as the team prepared for their match against Leicester, manager Mikel Arteta shared some positive news. Merino was making great progress in his recovery and was seen training alongside the rest of the squad. This was not the only good news, as Takehiro Tomiyasu, who had been sidelined with a knee injury, and Riccardo Calafiori, who had been wearing a protective knee sleeve, were also back in training.
The return of these players was met with great excitement and joy from fans, who took to social media to express their happiness. Everyone was eager to see Merino back on the pitch, with some even comparing it to the excitement of a Martinelli-Merino give-and-go play. The return of Tomiyasu and Calafiori was also seen as a sign of good things to come for the team.
However, not all players were back in training. Ben White and Martin Odegaard were still nursing their respective injuries and were not expected to return until later in October. Arteta confirmed that neither Merino nor Tomiyasu would be available for the upcoming Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain. But despite these setbacks, there was still a positive atmosphere in the team.
Arteta praised Calafiori's determination and positive attitude, stating that he was a perfect fit for the team. He also added that the young player's injury scare in the previous match had not dampened his spirits. Overall, the team was focused and determined to continue their winning streak. And with the return of key players, the future looked bright for Arsenal.
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