One thing that has mystified me since January

[Chief Arrowhead]

is that there has been absolutely no discussion, besides Ganpati to my recollection, at all about how we miss Mikel Merino.

He has proven that he is a steady and calming influence on the pitch, which we have sorely needed. He's 29 so has the influence that only a seasoned veteran can have. He is also quite versatile. Just thinking about it, Arteta could have plugged him in as a #9, attacking midfield or even as a defensive midfielder. there is no doubt in my mind that his abilities would have been vital when we 'wobbled'. Rather oddly, when our injuries are listed he never gets a mention? It's almost like we sold him in the January window.

[Peter]

is that there has been absolutely no discussion, besides Ganpati to my recollection, at all about how we miss Mikel Merino.

He has proven that he is a steady and calming influence on the pitch, which we have sorely needed. He's 29 so has the influence that only a seasoned veteran can have. He is also quite versatile. Just thinking about it, Arteta could have plugged him in as a #9, attacking midfield or even as a defensive midfielder. there is no doubt in my mind that his abilities would have been vital when we 'wobbled'. Rather oddly, when our injuries are listed he never gets a mention? It's almost like we sold him in the January window.

Fair point. I guess we just forgot about him because we know he is gone for the season, almost certainly.