Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has explained why Mikel Merino had to come off on Wednesday night.
The Gunners lost 1-0 to Inter Milan in the group stages of the Champions League on Wednesday.
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Despite having more shots on goal, a Hakan Calhanoglu spot kick was enough to seal the win for Inter.
On Merino coming off at half-time due to being clattered by the opposition goalkeeper, Arteta said: "Yes."
He added: "No he was not concussed. Yesterday and today he was already not feeling great and when I looked at that I decided to take him off because I need him 100%."
"Kai (Havertz) he has a big cut," Arteta said afterwards.
"He had to come off because he needed some stitches. Hopefully he will be OK for the weekend."