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Mikel Merino set for lengthy period on the sidelines as return date set

Published 15:34 2 Sept 2024 BST

Updated 15:34 2 Sept 2024 BST

Jacob Entwistle
Mikel Merino set for lengthy period on the sidelines as return date set

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It is far from ideal for the Gunners.

 Mikel Merino is set for a lengthy period on the sidelines as a potential return date has been set.

After signing from Real Sociedad this summer, Merino was a marquee signing under Mikel Arteta as they looked to bolster their squad ahead of a title charge.

Impressing in the Euro 2024 tournament as Spain were victorious, Merino bagged a priceless last minute header against Germany in the quarter-final.

Earning mass plaudits during the festival of football, Arteta then swooped in late for his man.

Now however, he is set for a prolonged period on the sidelines.

As per Mail Sport, Merino is set to miss close to two months with a fractured shoulder suffered in his first Arsenal training session.

There is hope Merino will have a chance to return after the October international break.

Mikel Merino set for lengthy period on the sidelines as return date set