Mikel merino
‘It’s First Time I Have Played As A Striker’: Merino Embraces New Position With Brace Vs Leicester
With Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus out for the season, Arteta has been left with a huge problem as to who will play in the number nine position. The Arsenal boss played Belgian forward Trossard up front but the move did not work and was forced to make the substitution at the 70th-minute mark. "He [Mikel Arteta] told me to come in as a striker this morning. We were talking about it a little bit with one of the assistants. It is the first time in my career that I've played that position. He told me to go with my strengths and luckily I could help the team with two goals today,” Merino told BBC Sport.
The Spaniard also suggests he does not see himself occupying the spot for long. "I don't think so, to be honest. (On him starting as a striker regularly) It is the first time I have scored a brace coming off the bench as a striker. I forgot to give my wife something for Valentine's Day so this goes to her. I think she will appreciate this more than a rose and some chocolate. Today was a tough game. But I think these games are the ones you need the spirit. Games like today are really good for the squad."
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- 21 May 2026 01:42
