“Unfortunately Declan suffered an injury during the match against Newcastle, he wasn’t very well and we decided to wait until the weekend to see if he’ll be fit. What happened? He had a foot problem, I can only say that at the moment he’s not is in condition.” The words of Mikel Arteta on the eve of the big match againstInter for the fourth day of the Champions League at San Siro they assumed the exclusion of the English midfielder from Arsenal’s starting line-up for certain, just as what then happened.
Returning to London after the narrow defeat suffered on a penalty converted by Calhanoglu, news arrives on Declan Rice. According to information gathered by BBC Sportsthe metronome born in ’99 will continue to play and despite the broken toe. For this reason, it is not surprising to see him appear among the England national team’s squad for November’s Nations League matches against Greece and the Republic of Ireland.
But even before thinking about the national break, according to the British broadcaster there is optimism on whether Rice will be fit for Arsenal’s match with the Chelsea on Sunday. In any case, a recovery to be evaluated, but in the last period the Gunners are coming off two 1-0 defeats in a row and the direct clash with the Blues is not to be missed. Especially since Arteta sees the top of the Premier League seven points away after two defeats in the last three games played.