Rice and Trossard avoid serious injury
Following positive results from the initial tests on Declan Rice and Leandro Trossard, sources have told newsmen that Arsenal is optimistic in their ability to escape a sudden injury catastrophe.
Rice was taken off during the first half of Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Tottenham owing to what manager Mikel Arteta afterwards characterized as “discomfort in his back.”
The midfielder is claimed to be bothered by the problem, but it is not thought to be a significant one at this time. Similarly, Trossard missed the game due to a hamstring issue, although he is scheduled to return to training later this week.
Although both are expected to miss Wednesday’s EFL Cup third round trip to Brentford, Trossard has a chance to play in Saturday’s Premier League match against Bournemouth. Rice’s return date is unknown, but any absence will be brief.
Bukayo Saka was observed hobbling towards the end of Sunday’s game, but reports say he got a kick to the foot and will not be out long.
Gabriel Martinelli is making good progress in his recovery from a hamstring injury and is expected to return within the next two weeks.
Thomas Partey is hoping to be fit for Manchester City’s visit to the Emirates on Oct. 7, but there is no guarantee at this time.
