On the eve of the first match of the season in England. In the fight for Community Shield Arsenal and Chelsea.

At the 32nd minute of the match, the "Gunners" had to make a forced substitution. Injured central defender Per Martesaker. In horseback combat with Chelsea captain Gary Cahill, he received a painful elbow in the face, resulting in a cut eyebrow.

"He showed himself to be a great athlete," says Mertesacker of Cahill.. - He's a champion and a decent guy.. After the game, Gary went into our locker room and asked me if everything was fine ".

"It was an accident, so I can only thank him that he showed concern. There is no concussion, but the wound is too deep, so I had to remove me from the game. I feel great ".

Recall that Arsenal won in this match in the penalty shootout.