Mikel Merino's Debut Delayed Due to Shoulder Injury

Mikel Merino's debut for Arsenal has been delayed due to a broken bone in his shoulder sustained during training. The injury occurred just days after Merino joined the club. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta revealed that Merino got hurt when Gabriel Magalhaes fell on him during practice.

Arsenal's eagerly anticipated new signing, Mikel Merino, has seen his debut postponed following an unfortunate injury in training.

The Spanish midfielder, who recently joined the club for USD 42 million, injured his shoulder just two days after arriving at Arsenal. The incident took place when defender Gabriel Magalhaes accidentally fell on Merino during a practice session.

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal's manager, confirmed that Merino would be sidelined for several weeks. 'It's really bad luck, we were all excited, everything was looking good,' Arteta commented. 'He landed awkwardly, and Gabriel fell on top of him, resulting in a small fracture.' In the meantime, Merino will undergo further tests to determine the full extent of his injury.

(With inputs from agencies.)