- Merino signed for £31m ($41m)
- Yet to make his debut for the club
- Injured his shoulder in training
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GettyNightmare for Arsenal! Mikel Arteta's side dealt hammer blow as summer signing Mikel Merino is ruled out for TWO MONTHS
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Getty ImagesTHE BIGGER PICTURE
Merino was Arsenal's marquee midfield signing but the 28-year-old could be out for a significant period. The earliest date of a potential return appears to be the middle of October, but there is also the prospect of a lay-off until early November. The Gunners are hopeful he could return after next month's international break, potentially in a clash with Bournemouth on October 20.
Getty Images SportWHAT NEXT?
Arteta will have some decisions to make when Arsenal take on Spurs after the international break. Declan Rice is suspended, while Merino is also unavailable.
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