Arsenal player expected to ‘run again in 2-3 weeks’ – player and doctors assured he will be fit soon

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armoryMikel Merino has been important for both the Premier League team and Spain.

The midfielder last featured in the Gunners’ 3-2 defeat to Manchester United in January. He suffered an injury for which he had to undergo surgery and has been out of the team since then.

This forced the Arsenal star to miss the March international break and several fixtures for Mikel Arteta’s side.

On March 20, we broadcast news That Spain manager Luis de la Fuente is concerned about the 29-year-old ahead of the World Cup.

A week later, Game Witness Covered claims from Spain So that the players remain confident about making a place in the tournament.

Update on injured Arsenal player

As State Mikel Merino was without crutches at Arsenal’s training ground last Friday and it is anticipated that he will ‘Play again in two to three weeks’.

If there are no further setbacks, he should travel to the United States and Mexico with Spain in June.

The former Real Sociedad man had a ‘heel screwed on’. Both the player and the national team doctor are confident that he will be fit in time for the World Cup.

Merino plays a vital role for La Roja and he demonstrated this during their European Championship success in 2024. Therefore, Luis de la Fuente is hopeful that the player will regain full fitness soon so that he can make himself available for the World Cup.

The newspaper made no mention of whether the Spain international would be able to make any appearances for Arsenal this season. His return from injury will be a big boost for the Gunners in the title race.

Arsenal’s remaining matches

The Gunners are three points clear of second-placed Manchester City, who have a game in hand, after defeat by Pep Guardiola’s side last weekend.

The north London club have five league matches and at least two more in the Champions League this season.

Arsenal’s remaining matches this season are as follows:

  • vs newcastle united [home] on 25th April
  • atlético madrid [away] on 29th April
  • in fulham [home] on 2 may
  • atlético madrid [home] on 5 may
  • vs west ham united [away] on 10th may
  • v burnley [home] tbd
  • V Crystal Palace [away] on 24th may

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