Arsenal: Mikel Merino could miss the world cup, what are the details? | OneFootball

Not a good news fot the spanish team.

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The nesw indicates that Arsenal will lose Merino for a long period. according to informations from Marca, the spanish central midfielder at risk of missing 2026 world cup due to foot injury he has sufferd in the match against Manchester United.

From the yellowed medical papers emerged the harsh news: the player will not be crossing the touchline onto the pitch anytime soon. Following comprehensive medical examinations, it has been decided that he will first undergo surgery, then embark on a long and arduous rehabilitation journey. This journey will deprive him of competing in the dream "Finalissima" match against Argentina and significantly dims his hopes of participating in the 2026 World Cup, whose outlines are already beginning to appear on the horizon.

This season, Mikel Merino had gifted Arsenal fans a splendid performance, featuring in 33 matches, scoring 6 goals, and providing 3 assists. The star is bound to the London club by a contract extending until the summer of 2028, and "Transfermarkt" estimates his market value at around 30 million euros. And so, while the team battles in its upcoming fixtures, Merino will be fighting his own private battle on the surgeons' table and in the rehabilitation halls, temporarily hanging up his boots, awaiting a comeback that is hoped to be stronger than the absence.