Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard back in training today ahead of Inter Milan game but Declan Rice not spotted
Arsenal have been handed a huge injury boost ahead of their games against Inter Milan and Chelsea as captain Martin Odegaard has returned to training after a two-month layoff.
However, England international midfielder Declan Rice was not spotted in training this morning, with Sky Sports journalist Dharmesh Sheth claiming he might just be doing his own individual training.
The Arsenal star played 90 minutes in the 1-0 loss to Newcastle United on Saturday and more information will emerge in the coming hours to clear things up.
Having Odegaard back is a much-needed boost for the Gunners ahead of the international break next weekend, and manager Mikel Arteta will be desperate to have him on the pitch against Inter and Chelsea.
Arsenal have done well in the Champions League so far, with two wins and a draw to their name in the opening three games of the group phase.
However, they are winless in their last three Premier League games, losing to Bournemouth and the Magpies, and they cannot afford to drop further points when they take on the Blues at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, with seven points between them and leaders Liverpool.
Being without Rice for such a huge game is the last thing Arsenal want right now, and the fans will be hoping the Englishman has not suffered any knock.
They were dealt a massive blow yesterday when it emerged that sporting director Edu is leaving the club, and suffering another major injury will be too much for them to handle right now amid their shaky run in the Premier League.
Frequent injuries have hampered the Gunners so far in 2024-25, and they will be praying their top players return to action after the break unscathed.
