Arsenal fans can rarely criticise Mikel Arteta or Declan Rice, but they have noticed a concerning trend before it's too late to fix.
Pain in the Arsenal reports that Arsenal supporters are growing concerned over Mikel Arteta's management of Declan Rice's workload. Despite earning a victory against Slavia Prague with goals from Noni Madueke and Viktor Gyökeres, Rice played the full match shortly after an intense fixture at Anfield, raising fears among fans about potential burnout.
The writer argues that Arteta should rest Rice more frequently to protect his long-term fitness and avoid a fate similar to Bukayo Saka's previous physical wear. Fans expressed worry on social media that overplaying Rice could lead to breakdown or injury issues later in the campaign.
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