May 20th 2024.
Declan Rice and his teammate, William Saliba, have formed a strong partnership on the field, and the young midfielder believes that Arsenal would have been in trouble without Saliba's defensive abilities. The final game of the Premier League season saw Manchester City being crowned champions for the fourth consecutive year, while Arsenal ended up two points behind them in the table.
Rice acknowledged the hype around Saliba when he first joined the team, but he believes that Gabriel deserves just as much credit for their defensive resilience. The two of them have formed a solid partnership, resulting in 16 clean sheets in the league this season. Rice also mentioned that they have a great understanding on the field, which they work on every day in training. He added that they are all still young and have the potential to keep getting better.
When asked about his own performance this season, Rice said that he has always seen himself as a holding midfielder but has the ability to do more, such as scoring and providing assists. He mentioned that his role has changed throughout the season, and he has enjoyed playing as a No.8. However, he also feels that he can dictate the game better as a No.6 against teams that sit low. But he gets excited when teams open up, and he can drive with the ball.
Rice also expressed his belief that Arsenal will bounce back stronger next season and that they must remember the feeling of losing and use it as motivation to win the Premier League title next year. He added that they have come up short this year, but with a little bit more, they can get over the line. In conclusion, Rice remains optimistic about the team's future and is determined to help them achieve their goals.
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