Arsenal Announces Merino Undergoes Surgery

Arsenal Football Club announced that their midfielder Mikel Merino will undergo surgery due to a foot injury, which will sideline him from the team in the upcoming period.

The club clarified in an official statement that the player requires surgical intervention to treat the injury, without specifying a clear timeframe for his absence, only confirming that he will be continuously monitored medically during the recovery phase.

Merino is considered an important element in Arsenal’s midfield, having delivered strong performances since joining and contributing to the team’s balance both defensively and offensively.

According to journalist David Ornstein, the Spanish international player will be absent from the field for an extended period due to this injury.