Arsenal midfielder Bruno Guimaraes could be sidelined for 'a few weeks' after picking up an injury in the Community Shield against Manchester City, according to reports.
The Brazil international completed a £75million move from Newcastle United this summer and started in the Community Shield at the Principality Stadium on Sunday. He helped Arsenal take early control of the game before coming off at half-time and was later spotted holding an icepack on his thigh.
Arteta provides update on Guimaraes fitness
Mikel Arteta confirmed on Friday that there was an injury concern heading into the Gunners' opening Premier League match against Coventry City. Asked about the former Newcastle star in a press conference, Arteta said: 'Let's see. It's evolving well, but let's see.'
Luke Edwards of the Daily Telegraph now claims the injury could rule Guimaraes out 'for a few weeks'. Arsenal host newly-promoted Coventry before heading to Aston Villa on 31 August, a Monday night fixture, and then host Chelsea on 6 September.
Arsenal also missing Saliba and Timber
Arsenal will also be without defensive duo William Saliba and Jurrien Timber for their opening match of the season. Saliba is recovering from a back problem that is expected to rule him out for the opening months of the season, with the club deciding against surgery in the summer months.
Timber has not started a game since March when he picked up a groin injury that derailed his season. The right-back is still to return to first-team training.
