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Mikel Arteta offers worrying Declan Rice update after substituting midfielder during Arsenal’s draw weith Everton

Football — 12/15/2024

Mikel Arteta has revealed that Declan Rice asked to be substituted during Arsenal’s 0-0 draw with Everton on Saturday.Mikel Arteta Declan Rice Arsenal 2024-25WHAT HAPPENED?

Declan Rice was only able to play for an hour during Arsenal’s 0-0 draw with Everton at the Emirates. The England midfielder appeared to be in discomfort during the second half, prompting Mikel Arteta to substitute him with Jorginho. Martin Ødegaard was also replaced during the match.

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The last thing Arteta will want is to lose his midfield general during the busy Christmas schedule. Rice was also substituted after 64 minutes in the midweek win against Monaco, indicating that the Arsenal boss has been carefully managing his minutes.FBL-ENG-PR-ARSENAL-EVERTONWHAT NEXT FOR ARSENAL?

The games do not stop coming for the North London side but Arteta may take the opportunity to rest Rice when Arsenal host Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday. Following that, they face the Eagles again but away from home in the Premier League.