
Mikel Arteta confirmed that Declan Rice was unable to take part in the last training session before Wednesday’s Champions League quarterfinal second leg at home to Sporting CP.
Rice picked up a knock during Arsenal’s dismal 2–1 defeat to Bournemouth on Saturday lunchtime, limping through the full 90 minutes. There is the real risk of lasting damage for Arteta’s star midfielder, who notably skipped the open training session on Tuesday.