Arsenal's midfielder Declan Rice is uncertain for the Champions League quarter-final against Sporting CP after missing training due to an injury. Mikel Arteta expressed concerns but remains hopeful that Rice will be fit for the crucial match. The Gunners are already dealing with the absence of key players, including Jurrien Timber, Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, and Riccardo Calafiori.
Arteta is optimistic about Saka's return, expecting it to be a matter of days rather than weeks. With a significant Premier League clash against Manchester City looming, Arsenal's injury woes pose a significant challenge. The team's options to replace Rice are limited, with Christian Norgaard being the only other available sitting midfielder.
Alternative solutions, such as Kai Havertz or Leandro Trossard, could be explored, but each comes with its own set of risks.