Injury NewsFootball.LondonUnverified source· 20 Aug 2026
Arteta: Guimaraes 'evolving well' but fitness uncertain
Arsenal's new midfielder Bruno Guimaraes is a doubt for the Premier League opener after a knock.


Bruno Guimarães
player
Player
Bruno Guimaraes
Injury
Small knock
Club
Arsenal
Status
Evolving well, but uncertain
What happened. Bruno Guimaraes picked up a small knock in the Community Shield victory over Manchester City, and Arteta said the club will wait and see if he's available for the Coventry match.
- Guimaraes made his unofficial debut against Como and impressed vs City.
- Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka are ready to start.
- Guimaraes could push to start in midfield if fit.
“Let's see. It's evolving well, but let's see.”
— Mikel Arteta
Arsenal face Coventry City at the Emirates in their Premier League opener.
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