Mikel Merino was on the receiving end of a nasty challenge that resulted in Moises Caicedo being sent-off - but the Arsenal star wasn't worried about picking up an injury
Mikel Merino claims he wasn't concerned about his own health due to "very mobile ankles and body" as he was on the receiving end of a nasty Moises Caicedo tackle - which earned the Chelsea midfielder a red card.
Caicedo missed the ball and left a late challenge on Merino, leaving the Arsenal star on the turf. The Ecuadorian originally dodged any serious punishment but referee Anthony Taylor was advised to consult the VAR monitor and, after review, sent him off.
The Chelsea star planted a straight leg into Merino's ankle but the former Real Sociedad man claims he wasn't fearing for his own health, owing to a very

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