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

Arsenal's midfielder Declan Rice is uncertain for the Champions League quarter-final against Sporting CP due to a training absence on Tuesday. Mikel Arteta expressed that Rice will attempt to recover in time for the crucial match, but an injury would significantly impact the team. Arsenal is already dealing with the absence of several key players, including Jurrien Timber, Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, and Riccardo Calafiori. Arteta hopes Saka will return within days, not weeks, from his Achilles issue. The team's preparation for the upcoming matches, including a Premier League clash with Manchester City, has been affected by these injuries. Possible alternatives to Rice include Christian Norgaard, Kai Havertz, Leandro Trossard, and Myles Lewis-Skelly, although each option has its drawbacks.