Soccer-Arsenal's Merino to undergo foot surgery

The Spaniard was absent during Arsenal's 4-0 win against Leeds United on Saturday and the North ​London club said Merino will be out of ‍action for an indefinite period, after medical reviews confirmed a bone injury on his right foot. "Mikel will have surgery in ⁠the ‌coming days ⁠and will then begin his recovery and rehabilitation programme," Arsenal said ‍in a statement on their website.

Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino will undergo surgery for a foot ‌injury sustained during a 3-2 loss to Manchester United last week, the club ⁠said on Sunday. The Spaniard was absent during Arsenal's 4-0 win against Leeds United on Saturday and the North ​London club said Merino will be out of ‍action for an indefinite period, after medical reviews confirmed a bone injury on his right foot.

"Mikel will have surgery in ⁠the ‌coming days ⁠and will then begin his recovery and rehabilitation programme," Arsenal said ‍in a statement on their website. "Mikel is expected to ​be out of action for an extended period, ⁠with the aim of returning to full training before the end ⁠of the season."

Arsenal, who sit at the top of the Premier League table with 53 points ⁠in 24 games, will take on Chelsea in the second ⁠leg ‌of the League Cup semi-final on Tuesday, before facing Sunderland on Saturday.