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

Arsenal's preparations for their Champions League quarter-final against Sporting CP have been dealt a blow, as midfielder Declan Rice is uncertain to play due to an injury. Rice missed training on Tuesday, and manager Mikel Arteta will make a decision on his availability after assessing his condition on Wednesday morning. The midfielder's potential absence would be a significant setback for the Gunners, who are already missing several key players, including Jurrien Timber, Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, and Riccardo Calafiori. Arteta expressed hope that Rice would be able to recover in time, but the team's options are limited if he is unable to play. With a crucial Premier League match against Manchester City also looming, Arsenal's injury woes have come at an inopportune time. The Gunners are seeking to advance to the Champions League semi-finals and maintain their title challenge in the Premier League.