Is it now appropriating for Mikel Arteta to let Merino go at the beginning of a game?

During the last international break, Mikel Merino received much-needed playing time for Spain, and the midfielder is now prepared to start for Arsenal.

He was sidelined for many weeks following an injury sustained during his first training session, delaying his Gunners debut.

Merino has since, however, made fleeting appearances in Arsenal's most recent two games against Southampton and PSG, which was sufficient to win him a return to the Spanish national team.

Now, the midfield player is excited to get started in the match against Bournemouth.

In contrast, Thomas Partey is more fit and in excellent form than ever, making it challenging for anyone to replace him in the starting lineup. Merino is eager to get a starting position soon, but Jorginho has also done well when given the chance.

Merino is attempting to advance in the hierarchy and is hoping to start against Bournemouth, according to Standard Sports.

After carefully weighing his midfield options, Mikel Arteta will choose the starting eleven for the game against the Cherries.

Only the opinion of Arsenal

When the Ghanaian is playing well, we don't need to bench Partey for Merino, who has returned and needs more playing time.

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