- 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.
IN FULL
