Arsenal's preparations for their Champions League quarter-final against Sporting CP have been dealt a blow, as midfielder Declan Rice is a doubt for the match after missing training on Tuesday. Manager Mikel Arteta has expressed hope that Rice will be fit, but any injury would be a significant setback for the team. The Gunners are already missing several key players, including Jurrien Timber, Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, and Riccardo Calafiori.
Arteta has stated that Rice's injury is related to the fact that he has played a lot of games, and the midfielder will do everything he can to be available for the crucial match. With a huge Premier League clash against Manchester City looming on Sunday, Arsenal's injury woes have come at a critical time in their season.