Overview
- Arsenal's open session at London Colney on Tuesday went ahead without Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, Jurrien Timber and Riccardo Calafiori.
- Arteta said Rice missed training after an awkward landing against Bournemouth and added that the midfielder will try to make himself available for Sporting.
- Saka continues to manage an Achilles issue, while Odegaard, Timber and Calafiori also stayed out of the open session, and Arteta hinted that maybe one of Saka or Timber could return.
- Academy players Josh Ogunnaike, an 18-year-old defender, and Remy Mitchell, a 22-year-old goalkeeper, trained with the first team as short-term cover.
- Arsenal host Sporting in Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final second leg with a 1-0 lead, and any midfield absence could mean extra load for Martin Zubimendi or a call for Christian Norgaard before Sunday's trip to Manchester City.