Arsenal have been given a boost as Mikel Arteta has confirmed Declan Rice is fit. After being substituted in the second half of their win over Everton.
Rice was forced off in the 62nd minute of Saturday’s game at the Emirates Stadium. Sparking fears he was struggling with an injury but Arteta has played down the claims. The
England international trained and Arteta insisted “he is fine”, although a decision. Will be made on whether he will be available for the Carabao Cup quarter-final against Crystal Palace. Arteta
also revealed Riccardo Calafiori is close to a return but will not rush him back, saying: “Alex Zinchenko and Riccardo Calafiori will still miss tomorrow.”
They are playing football every three days and are keeping a close eye on their fitness. And the Spaniard is aware that regular rotation is needed.
“We run the squad in the best way possible. We make sure everyone is fit and ready to go. ยูฟ่าเบท http://ufabet999.app Make them feel part of the team and ready to play when they need them. “
If we have to make changes then I’m sure the players who are available will be available and the rest of the players will be available as well because we’ve had some players missing.”
The game against Palace is the first of five games in 17 days, with the Blues now facing Palace again on Saturday before games at Ipswich Town, Brentford and Brighton.