Arsenal have received a significant fitness boost ahead of what promises to be a historic week.
The Gunners play their final league game of the season on Sunday at Crystal Palace, where they will lift the Premier League trophy.
Mikel Arteta may opt to rotate his side to keep key players fresh for the Champions League final against PSG the following weekend.
Now it’s being reported the Arsenal manager will have one more player available to him.
Midfielder Mikel Merino is fit and ready to be selected for the trip to Selhurst Park, as per Hand of Arsenal.
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The Spanish midfielder has been sidelined since February with a foot injury, and the Gunners have missed his versatility and goalscoring threat.
Arteta may want to give him minutes against Palace to build his match sharpness up ahead of Budapest.
Jurrien Timber is also pushing to be available for the Champions League final, having returned to training following his own injury absence.
If both recover in time, Arteta may have a near fully-fit squad to choose from in Hungary, with the exception of Ben White.
Merino’s availability is not only a boost for the club but for Spain too, with manager Luis De La Fuente set to announce his World Cup squad on Monday.
The return of the 29-year-old will significantly strengthen his case for inclusion alongside club teammates David Raya and Martin Zubimendi.
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