Arsenal sweating on fitness of key player ahead of pivotal week

FootballSports
14 Apr 2026 • 8:16 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Arsenal are facing a significant injury crisis ahead of their Champions League quarter-final second leg against Sporting Lisbon on Wednesday.
  • Key midfielder Declan Rice was notably absent from Tuesday’s open training session, raising concerns for his availability.
  • Other prominent players, including Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, Jurrien Timber and Riccardo Calafiori, also missed the group session.
  • The Gunners hold a slender one-goal advantage from the first leg and are looking to rebound from Saturday’s Premier League defeat by Bournemouth.
  • This crucial European fixture precedes a pivotal Premier League trip to face Manchester City on Sunday.

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