Arsenal: Mikel Arteta reveals Ben White and Mikel Merino injury latest ahead of PSG Champions League tie

Gunners are sweating on the fitness of two key players ahead of their massive Champions League showdown

Ben White and Mikel Merino missed Arsenal’s draw with Crystal Palace

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Mikel Arteta has revealed Ben White and Mikel Merino are doubts for the first leg of Arsenal’s Champions League semi-final with Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday.

The pair both missed Arsenal’s 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace on Wednesday and were left out of the squad entirely.

Arteta confirmed before the game at Emirates Stadium that Merino and White were not fit to feature after picking up issues in the wake of Sunday’s win at Ipswich.

“They couldn’t be involved – if not they would have been,” said Arteta. “Unfortunately, after the game [against Ipswich] we had some issues and they are not fit.”

Asked after the draw with Palace if the pair would be fit to face PSG next week, Arteta said: “We’ll have to wait and see, they weren’t able to be in the squad today.”

Arsenal will be especially hoping that Merino is fit to feature against PSG as he has been in fine form.