Arsenal duo Declan Rice and William Saliba both revealed concerning long-term injuries that have followed them from the Premier League to the 2026 World Cup, prompting Rice to speak out against the “obscene” number of games on the match calendar for players on top teams.
The midfielder, who played 55 matches for the Gunners last season, was a vital member of Mikel Arteta’s Premier League-winning squad, which also reached the Champions League and Carabao Cup finals. Rice was only sidelined for one match due to injury during the 2025–26 campaign, but he could have missed many more.
