They are not fit — Arsenal boss Arteta reveals double injury blow ahead of PSG semi-final

They are not fit — Arsenal boss Arteta reveals double injury blow ahead of PSG semi-final

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 08:07 - 24.04.2025

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is sweating on the fitness of two key players ahead of their massive Champions League showdown against Paris Saint-Germain.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has cast doubt on the availability of Ben White and Mikel Merino for the Champions League semi-final first leg against Paris Saint-Germain.

Both players missed Wednesday's 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace due to fitness issues that arose after Sunday's win at Ipswich.

Arteta said, "We'll have to wait and see. They weren't able to be in the squad today."

Merino's potential absence would be a significant blow, given his impressive form playing upfront due to Arsenal's striker injury crisis.

Merino has filled the void and in Arsenal’s Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid he scored once and assisted twice across the two legs.

White's absence might be less impactful, as Jurrien Timber has excelled at right-back since White's recent return from knee surgery.

Meanwhile, Arsenal's hopes of lifting the Premier League title are effectively over after the draw against Palace handed the title to Liverpool.

The Reds now need a point against Tottenham on Sunday to be crowned champions.

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