Arsenal Faces Uncertainty Over Declan Rice's Availability for Champions League Quarter-Final

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice is uncertain for the Champions League quarter-final against Sporting CP after missing training. Manager Mikel Arteta remains hopeful Rice will recover in time, but his potential absence would be a significant blow. The Gunners are already dealing with the absence of several key players, including Jurrien Timber, Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, and Riccardo Calafiori. Arteta expressed concern over Rice's condition, stating that the player's heavy workload might be a contributing factor. With a crucial Premier League match against Manchester City looming, Arsenal's injury woes have come at an inopportune time. The team's options to replace Rice are limited, with Christian Norgaard being the only other available defensive midfielder. Alternative solutions, such as deploying Kai Havertz or Leandro Trossard in midfield, may also be explored.