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Mattias Karen, Arsenal correspondent 8y

Per Mertesacker to miss Arsenal's preseason U.S. tour with injury

Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker will miss Arsenal's tour of the United States with a knee injury.

Arsenal announced the news on Monday as the club flew out to California for two preseason games, including one against the MLS All-Stars on Friday.

The club did not disclose details of the injury.

It's a blow to Mertesacker who missed the final games of the season through injury but said after Friday's friendly draw against Lens that he felt fully fit.

It leaves Arsenal with Gabriel Paulista and Calum Chambers as the main centre-back pairing for the trip with Laurent Koscielny on an extended break after participating in Euro 2016 with France. New signing Rob Holding could also get added playing time as a result.

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