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Rice and Saka have been forced to withdraw from the England squad. |
Arsenal received bad news from the England squad as Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, and Noni Madueke all had to leave the training camp due to injuries. This is a major blow to the London club as they enter a crucial stage of the season.
Madueke is the clearest example. The player suffered a problem in the 1-1 draw with Uruguay and had to leave the field early. He was seen with his knee in a brace before being allowed to return to the club for further examination.
Rice and Saka were also unable to rejoin the squad. Both were present at England's training camp, and Rice even participated in training. However, fitness issues meant they were ineligible to play in the upcoming friendly against Japan. The decision was made to send the duo back to Arsenal for a more thorough medical assessment.
This has affected Thomas Tuchel's plans, as this is the final training camp before the World Cup. However, the greater pressure falls on Arsenal. Manager Mikel Arteta is already struggling with a long list of injuries in his squad.
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Three Arsenal stars will not be able to continue their journey with the England national team. |
Previously, many key players such as Mikel Merino, Eberechi Eze, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, Leandro Trossard, and Martin Odegaard were all undergoing treatment. The loss of Rice and Saka – two crucial links – could disrupt the entire team structure.
A packed schedule awaits them. Arsenal just lost to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final. After the international break, they will face Southampton in the FA Cup quarter-finals, then travel to Sporting Lisbon for a Champions League match.
Despite leading the Premier League by nine points, Arsenal understand that any slip-up at this point could make the race unpredictable. And injury concerns are the biggest variable.
Source: https://znews.vn/cu-soc-cho-arsenal-post1638908.html
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