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Bruno Guimaraes ruled out for Arsenal's Premier League opener against Coventry

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 7:54 PM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Bruno Guimaraes ruled out for Arsenal's Premier League opener against Coventry

Summary

Bruno Guimaraes did not feature in Arsenal's squad for their Premier League opener against Coventry City on Friday due to a groin injury. Mikel Arteta confirmed the injury occurred during Guimaraes' debut in the Community Shield against Manchester City, where he was substituted at halftime. With Guimaraes sidelined, Myles Lewis-Skelly started alongside Declan Rice in midfield. Arsenal also missed key players Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus, Jurrien Timber, and William Saliba for this match. New signing Ezri Konsa was confirmed as a recent addition to address defensive concerns and could debut against his former club.

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Status Watch

•Guimaraes sustained a groin injury during Community Shield debut.
•Arteta confirmed Guimaraes was not available for Coventry match.
•Myles Lewis-Skelly started in midfield alongside Declan Rice.
•Arsenal is also without Martinelli, Jesus, Timber, and Saliba.
•Ezri Konsa signed from Aston Villa for defensive reinforcement.

Latest Updates

7:54 PMYahoo Sports — Mikel Arteta gives Bruno Guimaraes injury update as Arsenal star misses Premier League opener

What they're saying

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Bruno Guimaraes was not included in Arsenal's squad to face Coventry City in the Premier League opener on Friday, with Mikel Arteta revealing their new signing had suffered a groin injury
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