Overview
- Calling him a “great leader,” Saka said Rice takes responsibility in the changing room and routinely gets teammates going.
- Recent reporting credits Rice with anchoring Arsenal’s midfield this season while adding authority and calm behind the scenes.
- Coverage highlights Rice’s hands-on guidance of younger players, including prospect Max Dowman.
- Rice’s strong display against Sunderland was cited as a fresh example of his current form and influence.
- Rice joined Arsenal in 2023 for a reported £100m after captaining West Ham to a European trophy, a fee many now view as increasingly justified.