Arsenal's midfield maestro Declan Rice is uncertain for the Champions League quarter-final against Sporting CP due to a training absence on Tuesday, adding to the team's existing injury woes. Manager Mikel Arteta remains hopeful that Rice will recover in time, but the midfielder's potential absence would significantly impact the team's chances.
Arsenal is already missing key players, including Jurrien Timber, Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, and Riccardo Calafiori, and Arteta is cautious about Rice's fitness. The Gunners lead 1-0 on aggregate and face a crucial Premier League clash with Manchester City on Sunday. With several players sidelined, Arteta must make tough decisions about his lineup for the upcoming matches, including the Champions League quarter-final and the 'title decider' against Manchester City.