
Arsenal has been dealt a significant blow ahead of their Champions League clash with Inter Milan, as Declan Rice has been ruled out of the match due to injury. The England international missed training on Tuesday and did not travel with the squad to Italy.
Rice, who has been a virtual ever-present for Arsenal this season, played the full 90 minutes in Arsenal’s recent 1-0 defeat to Newcastle. His absence is a major setback for manager Mikel Arteta, who will now have to find a replacement for the crucial fixture.
Speaking the press in Italy this evening,Β Mikel Arteta said, βDeclan unfortunately picked an injury against Newcastle. He was able to finish and he wasnβt feeling good the last few days.
βWeβll have to assess him on Thursday and see if heβs ready for Chelsea. Itβs a problem on his foot. He wasnβt comfortable to put his boots on.
βSo at the moment heβs not fit
The Gunners will need to regroup quickly as they face a tough challenge against Inter Milan at San Siro. The match is set to be a crucial one in Arsenal’s Champions League campaign, and the team will need to show resilience and adaptability in Rice’s absence.
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