Calafiori and Rice to train ahead of Liverpool trip
Summarised from 4 outlets · 5 reports · Updated 31 Oct, 22:39 · Archive
Arsenal players Riccardo Calafiori and Declan Rice trained on Friday ahead of Sunday's Premier League match against Liverpool.
Riccardo Calafiori and Declan Rice have both trained as Arsenal prepares for its trip to Anfield to face Liverpool on Sunday. The pair missed Arsenal's shock Carabao Cup defeat to Fleetwood Town in midweek after picking up minor injuries during the previous weekend's 2-0 home win against Everton. Calafiori was a surprise absentee from Arsenal's starting lineup against Everton but came on in the closing stages. Rice was substituted in the 79th minute of that match.
Mikel Arteta provided an update on Friday, saying both players trained that day. 'They all trained today,' Arteta said in his pre-match press conference. 'They will train tomorrow and if all is okay, they will be available.' The Arsenal manager's comments suggest both are likely to feature against Liverpool.
Noni Madueke's availability remains more uncertain. The winger also missed the Fleetwood match with an ankle injury. Arteta indicated a decision would be made after Saturday's training session. 'We don't know yet, we have a training session tomorrow, let's see if he can complete it,' Arteta said.
Christos Tzolis could be available after training on Friday, having missed Arsenal's last six matches with a hamstring injury. William Saliba and Bukayo Saka remain sidelined with longer-term injuries. Max Dowman is suspended after being sent off against Fleetwood, with Arsenal's appeal of that decision unsuccessful.
How it is being reported
- Mikel Arteta confirms Declan Rice in productive Arsenal contract talks: 'Matter of time'Midfielder has been a mainstay since signing from West Ham in 2023Evening Standard · 31 Oct, 22:30
- Mikel Arteta issues exciting Declan Rice contract message with Arsenal deal closeArsenal are set to reward club-record signing Declan Rice with a new lucrative contract after he helped fire the Gunners to Premier League title glory last seasonMirror Sport · 31 Oct, 22:30
- Arsenal XI vs Liverpool: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for Premier LeagueDeclan Rice should return but questions remain over Noni Madueke’s fitnessEvening Standard · 31 Oct, 09:10
- Mikel Arteta delivers positive injury update on Arsenal trio ahead of Liverpool clashRiccardo Calafiori and Declan Rice missed Tuesday’s Carabao Cup defeat at Fleetwood due to fitness issuesIndependent Sport · 30 Oct, 14:15
- Riccardo Calafiori and Declan Rice injury update ahead of Liverpool vs ArsenalArsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori (Picture: AP) Mikel Arteta has provided an injury update on Riccardo Calafiori , Declan Rice and Noni Madueke ahewad of Arsenal ’s Premier League clash with Liverpool . Calafiori was a surprise absentee from Arsenal’s starting lineup last weekend as the Gunners…Metro · 30 Oct, 13:51
In this story: Riccardo Calafiori · Declan Rice · Noni Madueke · Mikel Arteta · Arsenal · Liverpool · Christos Tzolis · Bukayo Saka
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