Declan Rice has sparked injury concerns for Arsenal F.C. after missing training ahead of their crucial clash against Sporting CP in the UEFA Champions League.
Reports indicate that Rice was among several key Arsenal players absent from training as the team prepared for the decisive second leg of their quarter-final tie. Other notable players who missed the session include Bukayo Saka, Martin Ødegaard, Jurrien Timber and Riccardo Calafiori.
The absence of these players has raised concerns for Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta as the club enters a crucial period in its season. Arsenal are aiming to secure a place in the Champions League semi-finals while also maintaining their push in the Premier League title race.
Rice recently played the full 90 minutes during Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat to AFC Bournemouth, making his absence from training particularly worrying for supporters.
Despite the concerns, Arsenal still hold a narrow 1-0 advantage from the first leg played in Lisbon. The team will now wait for further updates on the fitness of Rice and other key players before the decisive encounter against Sporting.
The upcoming match could prove crucial for Arsenal’s ambitions this season, with fans hoping their key players recover in time for the high-stakes European showdown.
