Mikel Merino Injury: Will receive surgery

Merino (foot) has suffered a bone injury and is set for surgery, according to his club. "Mikel will have surgery in the coming days [on a bone injury in his right foot] and will then begin his recovery and rehabilitation programme 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."

Merino looks to be facing a longer absence after he suffered a foot injury, with the attacker confirmed to be dealing with a bone injury that will force surgery. Unfortunately, he is now looking at months out, although he is expected to return to training ahead of the end of the season. With his absence, time will open up in the midfield, with Eberechi Eze likely to work into more time, a rough loss for the club as they continue to eye a league title.