Mikel Merino Archives: 04/2026

Arsenal’s weekend brought a return to the top, a major European win for the women and more concern lower down the academy pathway.

Another update on the fitness of Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino has emerged from Spain, as he races to be fit after his foot surgery.

Mikel Merino’s recovery is progressing, but reports in Spain say his place at the World Cup is still far from guaranteed.

Mikel Arteta met with the media ahead of Arsenal’s Champions League quarter-final second leg against Sporting on Wednesday and delivered the following updates on his injured players.

Arsenal’s open training session ahead of Wednesday night’s match against Sporting CP didn’t bring any good news, with fresh concerns about Declan Rice’s fitness.

Mikel Arteta has given the latest Arsenal injury and availability update before Southampton, with several players ruled out and others in contention.

Mikel Merino faces a race to be fit for the World Cup, with Spain sweating over Arsenal midfielder’s recovery from a rare foot injury.