Declan Rice was forced off at half-time during the weekendβs north London derby.
Mikel Arteta revealed after the game that Rice had been complaining of a back problem during the first half of the derby and was unable to carry on after an assessment at the interval:
βHe had some discomfort in his back,β Arteta said on Sunday. βHe was telling us during the first half that he was uncomfortable and when we assessed him at half-time he could not continue, so we had to change him.β
When asked if Rice could be facing a while on the sidelines, he added: βHopefully not. We have to assess him. Itβs strange when a player like him asks to come off because heβs uncomfortable. Hopefully not, but letβs see.β
Next up is Bukayo Saka. It has been reported that the winger is still struggling with an Achilles issue sustained towards the end of last season, but he has been able to play through it so far.
It is added that a rest may well be in order against Brentford, but it doesnβt seem likely at this stage that he will miss any time beyond that.
Arsenalβs trip to Bournemouth on Saturday might see him make a comeback in some capacity.
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