EPL: Mikel Merino's Recovery on Track as Arteta Eyes System Integration

“Mikel Merino is doing better...”

Mikel Merino's recovery is progressing, says Mikel Arteta. The Arsenal manager is using this time to integrate Merino into the team's system, ensuring he's ready to contribute upon his return.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has provided an update on the recovery of midfielder Mikel Merino, stating that the player is “doing better.”Arteta acknowledged that Merino's progress is a “slow process,” but emphasized the importance of using this time to help him understand the team's system and ideas.

Arteta said: “Mikel Merino is doing better.”

“It's a slow process, but we're using this time to make him understand the system, the ideas we have so he'll be able to help as soon as he returns.”

Arteta's comments suggest that Merino's return to action will be carefully managed, with a focus on ensuring he is fully integrated into the team's playing style. The manager is keen to have Merino contribute to the team's success as soon as possible, and is using the recovery period to lay the groundwork for his eventual return.

With Merino's recovery on track, Arsenal fans can look forward to the midfielder's return, knowing that he will be well-prepared to make an impact.