"Merino is surely good enough to be getting more opportunities with Arsenal, with the former Real Sociedad man earning a 9.9 score from WhoScored in the game against Bulgaria. Their stats show that Merino had two shots on target and scored with both of them, while he also made one successful tackle and interception, and completed 87% of his passes."
"This came in an attacking midfield role just behind the main striker, but Merino has rarely had the chance to play there for Arsenal. Too much competition at Arsenal? Merino had a run of games up front last season and looked really impressive, with that perhaps being his most successful spell in the side. However, most of the time there simply isn't an opening for him as there's so much competition for places at the Emirates Stadium."
Mikel Merino scored twice in Spain's 4-0 win over Bulgaria and recently recorded a hat-trick in the previous international break. He earned a 9.9 WhoScored rating, registering two shots on target and scoring both, along with a successful tackle and interception and 87% pass completion. Those goals came while playing as an attacking midfielder just behind the main striker, a role he rarely occupies at Arsenal. Merino had a productive spell up front last season but faces heavy competition for places at the Emirates. His international form signals he can be a consistent goal-scoring option if used regularly in the right role.
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