November 7th 2024.
Last weekend, Rice experienced a broken toe, which was a major setback for him. As Arsenal prepares to take on Chelsea at Stamford Bridge this weekend, Arteta may be tempted to include Martin Odegaard in the starting lineup. This is because the Gunners have been struggling with a lack of creativity and Odegaard's return could bring some much-needed spark to the team.
After being out for three months due to a significant ankle injury, Arsenal's captain made his long-awaited return as a substitute in their Champions League match against Inter Milan on Tuesday. It was a tough night for the Gunners, who once again failed to find their creative footing. Odegaard was brought in for the final minutes of the game, but it was not enough to turn things around.
Ideally, Arteta would have preferred to ease his captain back into the team after such a long absence. However, with Arsenal's recent poor form, he may have no choice but to rely on his captain to help turn things around. Rice, on the other hand, will not be available for the game as he remained in London for further assessment of his broken toe.
Earlier this week, there was hope that Rice would be fit enough to join the team for the match against Chelsea. However, the latest reports suggest that he may be willing to play through the pain barrier on Sunday. Meanwhile, Chelsea also has some injury concerns with Kai Havertz and Cole Palmer. While Havertz is expected to be fit, Palmer's availability is uncertain due to a challenge he received in their last game.
On the other hand, Jadon Sancho is also a doubt for Chelsea due to an illness, but his manager is hopeful he will recover in time for the match. However, Sancho shared an update on Instagram suggesting he may also be dealing with another injury that could keep him out of the game against Arsenal.
Looking at the possible lineups, it is clear that both teams have some key players missing due to injuries. However, Arsenal will also have to deal with the absence of Raheem Sterling, who is ineligible to play against his former club. It will be interesting to see how both teams will adapt to these changes and who will come out on top in this highly anticipated match.
For those looking to watch the game, it will be broadcasted live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event, with a live stream available on the Sky Go app and NOW TV. As fans eagerly wait for kick-off, there is no doubt that this will be an intense and exciting match between two top Premier League teams.
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