Bruno Guimaraes misses Arsenal opener with groin injury

Arsenal's new £75m signing is sidelined for the Premier League opener after a knock in his debut.

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What happened. Bruno Guimaraes was left out of Arsenal's squad for their Premier League opener against Coventry due to a groin injury sustained on his debut.

• He was replaced by Declan Rice at half-time in the Community Shield.
• Arteta said he had a slight tension in his groin.
• He only had four or five days of pre-season before that game.

“He had a slight tension in his groin. He hasn't done a pre-season, he only had four or five days before that game and we had to take him out.”

— Mikel Arteta

Arteta says they will take it bit by bit, suggesting a cautious return for the midfielder.

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