Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Declan Rice and Riccardo Calafiori will be available for the upcoming Premier League match against Crystal Palace on Saturday. Both players have been sidelined recently, but Arteta’s announcement provides a significant boost for Arsenal’s squad.
Rice, who missed Arsenal’s 3-2 Carabao Cup win over Crystal Palace earlier this week, will be ready to return to action. Calafiori, absent for several weeks due to injury, is also fit to travel to Selhurst Park with the rest of the team.
In addition to Rice and Calafiori, Arteta noted that Tomiyasu and Zinchenko are unlikely to feature in the upcoming match, further impacting Arsenal’s options. Despite these challenges, the return of Rice and Calafiori gives Arsenal a chance to strengthen their lineup as they aim to close the gap on rivals Liverpool and Chelsea in the league standings.
Arsenal’s recent form has been mixed, with consecutive draws against Fulham and Everton, leaving them eager for a win to maintain their position in the Premier League race. The clash with Crystal Palace presents an important opportunity for the Gunners to secure three points and keep their title aspirations alive.
This injury boost for Arsenal is a step in the right direction, and supporters will be hoping for a strong performance from the squad as they prepare for the crucial fixture at Selhurst Park.
Source: DailyPost
