Arteta: Guimaraes out of Coventry clash with groin issue

Arsenal's new midfielder misses the season opener after a groin scare.

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What happened. Bruno Guimaraes was left out of Arsenal's matchday squad for the Premier League opener against Coventry City due to a slight groin tension, as confirmed by Mikel Arteta.

• Arteta said Guimaraes is 'evolving well' but couldn't guarantee his involvement.
• The midfielder had only four or five days of training before the Community Shield.
• Declan Rice was brought back into the starting lineup in his absence.

“He had a slight tension in his groin, he hasn't done a pre-season.”

— Mikel Arteta

Guimaraes will be assessed ahead of Arsenal's next match as he continues his recovery.

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