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 stated that a decision on his availability will be made 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 concern over Rice's workload, stating that he has played a lot of games, which might be contributing to his current issue. Meanwhile, Saka's recovery from an Achilles injury is progressing, and Arteta hopes he will return to action soon. The Gunners have a crucial week ahead, with a Premier League clash against Manchester City on Sunday, and Arteta must navigate the challenges of injuries and player availability to ensure his team's success.