Mikel Merino is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines, Arsenal have confirmed, after the midfielder suffered a broken foot. Arsenal confirmed on Sunday that the midfielder would be heading for surgery, but did not put a timeframe on his return. 'Mikel will have surgery in the coming days and will then begin his recovery and rehabilitation programme,' a club statement read. 'Mikel is expected to be out of action for an extended period, with the aim of returning to full training before the end of the season. Arsenal's Mikel Merino has been ruled out for an 'extended period' with a serious foot injury'Everyone is fully focused on supporting Mikel to ensure he is back to full fitness as soon as possible.'

Source: Metro February 02, 2026 02:28 UTC