November 5th 2024.
Unfortunately for Arsenal, midfielder Declan Rice will not be making the trip to Milan for their Champions League match against Inter. Rice, who played the full 90 minutes in their recent defeat against Newcastle, has been ruled out due to injury. This comes as a major blow for Arsenal, as Rice has been a key player for them in the Premier League this season, only missing one match due to suspension.
During this morning's training session at London Colney, Rice was noticeably absent and it is unclear what exactly has caused his injury. Manager Mikel Arteta is expected to provide an update at his press conference later today. According to reports, the injury is not serious and the decision to leave Rice out of the squad is just a precaution.
It seems that Arsenal did not want to risk aggravating Rice's injury and will instead assess him further ahead of their next match against Chelsea this weekend. However, there is some good news for Arsenal as Martin Odegaard is set to make his return to the first team after being sidelined with an ankle injury since September. The midfielder will be eager to contribute in their match against Inter.
Unlike Rice, Arsenal's captain trained as usual and will be traveling with the rest of the team to Italy. The Gunners will also be boosted by the return of Gabriel Magalhaes, who made his comeback in their recent match against Newcastle. However, defensive duo Riccardo Calafiori and Takehiro Tomiyasu are still sidelined.
Despite these setbacks, Arsenal has been performing well in the Champions League, earning seven points out of a possible nine and not conceding a single goal. Inter, their opponents for this match, have also accumulated seven points and sit seventh in the table. They have had a strong start to their campaign, with commendable performances against Manchester City, Red Star Belgrade, and Young Boys.
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