Injury NewsMirror FootballUnverified source· 20 Aug 2026
Bruno Guimaraes Doubt for Coventry After Knock
Arsenal's new £75m signing may miss Friday's clash after a knock in his debut.


Bruno Guimarães
player
Player
Bruno Guimaraes
Injury
Knock
Club
Arsenal
Expected return
Doubt for Friday
What happened. Bruno Guimaraes is a doubt for Arsenal's Friday match against Coventry after suffering a knock in his debut, the Community Shield win over Manchester City.
- Guimaraes was replaced at half-time by Declan Rice.
- Arteta said Guimaraes is 'evolving really well' but needs assessment.
- Rice and Saka are ready to be involved.
“Let's see how he is. He's evolving really well, but let's see for tomorrow.”
— Mikel Arteta
Arsenal face Coventry on Friday, with Guimaraes' fitness to be assessed before the match.
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