Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has been ruled out of the club’s Champions League clash against Inter Milan on Wednesday after missing training on Tuesday due to an undisclosed issue. The 25-year-old played the full match during Arsenal’s 1-0 defeat to Newcastle United on Saturday, but his absence means he will not join the 23-man squad travelling to Italy.
Rice has been a key player for Arsenal this season, featuring in 12 of the club’s 13 Premier League and Champions League matches, with only two absences—one due to suspension and the other for precautionary rest. His absence is expected to be a significant loss as the Gunners prepare for their crucial group-stage matchup.
Meanwhile, club captain Martin Ødegaard could make his long-awaited return after over two months on the sidelines. The Norwegian midfielder, who sustained ankle ligament damage while on international duty in September, has resumed full training and has been named in the squad for Wednesday’s game. Ødegaard’s return would bring a welcome boost to Arsenal’s lineup as they look to extend their unbeaten Champions League run.
Arsenal have enjoyed a solid Champions League campaign so far, remaining unbeaten and yet to concede a goal, with victories over Paris Saint-Germain and Shakhtar Donetsk and a goalless draw against Atalanta. They currently sit level on seven points with Inter, who have also had a strong start in the group.
