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 Declan Rice is uncertain to play due to an injury. Rice missed training on Tuesday, and manager Mikel Arteta has expressed concern about the midfielder's availability for the crucial match. Arteta stated that a decision on Rice's participation will be made after assessing his condition on Wednesday morning. The Gunners are already missing several key players, including Jurrien Timber, Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, and Riccardo Calafiori, which adds to their woes. With a vital Premier League clash against Manchester City looming, Arsenal's injury concerns have raised questions about their ability to cope with the demands of a packed schedule. Arteta remains hopeful that Rice will be able to recover in time, but the team's options are limited if he is unable to play.