Crocked Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino has shared an update to fans after undergoing surgery on a foot injury. The Gunners star also received an instant message of support from team-mate Declan Rice. The Spaniard suffered his foot injury at the end of the 3-2 defeat against Manchester United. Posting a picture on his Instagram page of himself from a hospital bed off the back of his surgery, the Gunners player wrote: "Surgery done! Rice responded in the comments section with a message reading: "With you brother," along with a red heart emoji.

Source: Daily Mirror February 09, 2026 17:20 UTC