Mikel Arteta gives an update on the fitness of Rice and Gabriel

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Gabriel Magalhaes and Declan Rice were subbed off during Arsenal’s 5-0 victory against Crystal Palace and it seems they may have suffered injuries.

Both players were instrumental in Arsenal winning the game, and when they left the pitch, some Gooners may be worried.

After the fixture, Mikel Arteta was asked about his substitutions, and he explained on the BBC:

“Declan Rice was feeling a sensation in his hamstring so we didn’t want to take any risks at 3-0.

“Gabriel had a tackle in the first half on his knee. I hope not [too serious] but we will see.”

Just Arsenal Opinion

We cannot lose Gabriel or Rice now and it is great that Arteta sounds optimistic about their fitness.

The Brazilian is an important component of our defence and also has a good attacking edge to his game, which we could all see in the game against the Eagles.

Rice has justified the record-breaking fee we paid to sign him in the summer, and the Englishman is absolutely needed in every team we put out.

Injuries are a part of the game and players would be willing to step up and replace anyone injured, but hopefully, we will not lose Rice or Gabriel.


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5 Comments

  1. In the exception of Arsenal signing a new CB and Cdmf before 10t days time. When Arsenal will take on Nottm For in the Epl at the City Ground. And Rice and Magalhaes have not recovered from the reported injuries they had picked from our last home Crystal Palace match.
    All things being equalled in the Gunners team in the next en days. Kiwior will step up to replace Magalhaes at centreback. But who replaces Rice in front of the defense-line to protect the defence from being breached if Partey has not returned to start the match? Jorginho I suppose.
    So no problem. For, the Gunners will win the match comfortably. Just as they beat Crystal Palace comfortably.

  2. It’s an arm string issue, he has little over a week to nurse his strain, surely Jorginho should be able to hold his own against Forest

    1. It is hamstring. Jorginho is DM he should be ready to deputize when called upon. Kiwiror can also play there

  3. We pray Gabi and Rice to recover we need them against forest they are the true engine to Arsenal

  4. What’s happening with Partey? I thought he was back from injury?

    And the reason for having a squad is to rest key people like Saka and Rice so they can last the season

    So let ESR replace Havertz and play with Jorghino in the middle. And Trossard or Nelson give Saka a rest and Kiiwior give Gabriel a rest

    Big game following week against Liverpool which is one we cannot lose and almost a must to win!

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