Why Declan Rice Isn't Playing For Arsenal Vs. Liverpool

“Why Declan Rice Isn’t Playing for Arsenal vs. Liverpool”

Arsenal face Liverpool on Sunday, Might 11 at Anfield needing factors to safe their spot within the Champions League subsequent season, however they’re going to be doing so with out their greatest midfielder.

Declan Rice is out for Arsenal due to damage, the membership introduced of their crew information. As such, Mikel Merino drops into his most popular place in midfield with Leandro Trossard main the road. The severity of Rice’s damage was not revealed, however Arsenal can ailing afford to lose him for the ultimate two video games of the season towards Newcastle United and Southampton.

“Him and Jurrien are not fit. Declan couldn’t even train so he’s injured unfortunately and couldn’t make the game,” Mikel Arteta stated within the pre-match build-up.

After being eradicated by Paris Saint-Germain within the Champions League semifinals, the Gunners are taking part in for simply UCL requalification. Arsenal have a one level lead over Newcastle United for second place with their thirty seventh league recreation coming towards the Magpies subsequent week at Emirates Stadium.

The Gunners nonetheless have the very best defensive document within the league conceding 31 objectives this season, however dropping Rice might jeopardize their runner-up end for the third consecutive season. They will need to end the Premier League season robust regardless after one other trophy-less marketing campaign below Arteta.