Former Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas feels the system needs to change to get the most from Declan Rice.
Cesc has encouraged manager Mikel Arteta to rethink how he uses the 110m midfielder.
He said, "Rice's physicality allows him to cover so much of the pitch that sometimes, as a lone No6, you lose a big part of his capabilities, especially physically. He has grown with the ball.
"I think he is capable of giving final balls now, even to go to the edge of the area like Rodri.
"We have seen him a couple of times, edge of the box, Champions League finals, and scored the goals. Rice has that talent, as well."