Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is uncertain about whether Declan Rice will be fit for Sunday's Premier League clash against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. While the 25-year-old England international reportedly has a broken toe, Arteta did not confirm details of the injury, stating that Rice has not yet trained and his availability for the match remains unclear.
Rice's injury occurred during Arsenal's 1-0 loss at Newcastle United last weekend, which also kept him out of their midweek Champions League defeat to Inter Milan. Arteta remained tight-lipped regarding the potential return of captain Martin Ødegaard, who made his comeback as a substitute after two months on the sidelines due to an ankle injury, and whether other players like Kai Havertz and Mikel Merino would be available.
Arsenal is currently in fifth place in the Premier League, seven points behind leaders Liverpool following their loss to Newcastle. Despite their recent struggles, Arteta does not believe a reset is needed, emphasizing that small adjustments are necessary to improve. He insisted that perfection, rather than a complete overhaul, will be crucial for the team to continue competing at the highest level.
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