Mikel Merino will undergo surgery today for a fractured foot, with the Arsenal midfielder expected to miss approximately four months of action.
Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino is scheduled to undergo surgery today after suffering a fractured foot during the club’s recent 3-2 defeat to Manchester United.
Specialized assessments have confirmed the severity of the bone injury, with medical experts predicting a four-month recovery period.
This timeline likely sidelines the Spanish international for the remainder of the domestic campaign, though he targets a return for the 2026 World Cup.
Manager Mikel Arteta described the loss of the versatile 29-year-old as a “big blow” to the Gunners’ trophy ambitions across four competitions.
Despite the long-term layoff, the club remains hopeful Merino might participate in training by late April if his rehabilitation progresses without setbacks.
Arteta stated: “He needs to go through a procedure, which is not always positive. He’s a big player for us… and that’s a big blow.”