Merino could be massive boost for Arsenal

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  • Author, Alex Howell
  • Role, 大象传媒 Sport football news reporter

Arsenal summer signing Mikel Merino could be about to offer Mikel Arteta a huge boost ahead of the match against Paris St-Germain in the Champions League.

The 28-year-old signed for the Gunners in the summer for a deal that could reach 拢31.6m, but injured his shoulder in his first training session after a collision with centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes.

On Monday, Merino led the outfield players onto the training pitch and pictures from the session show him sliding on the ground winning the ball from Gabriel Jesus, a sign he could be ready to make his debut.

Arsenal have navigated a tough period of fixtures at Tottenham, Manchester City and Atalanta unbeaten and scored two injury time goals at the weekend to beat Leicester.

Alongside Merino, Riccardo Calafiori and Takehiro Tomiyasu were also fit enough to train as well.

However, defender Ben White was not involved in the session and looks to be a doubt for the match with PSG after missing the game at the weekend too.