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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Chris Wilson

Mikel Arteta admits five Arsenal players could miss Champions League clash with Sporting

  • Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has expressed concern over the fitness of several key players ahead of crucial upcoming fixtures.
  • Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, Jurrien Timber and Riccardo Calafiori all missed Tuesday's open training session.
  • Arteta confirmed that Bukayo Saka is dealing with an Achilles issue, with his return expected to be a matter of days rather than weeks.
  • The manager remained vague about Declan Rice's specific problem but indicated the midfielder would do everything possible to be available for the Champions League match.
  • Arsenal are set to face Sporting CP in their Champions League quarter-final second leg on Wednesday, followed by a significant Premier League clash against Manchester City on Sunday.

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