Arsenal: Arteta issues four-word warning on Saka and Rice fitness worries

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta had some ominous words for Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice’s future after they were taken off the pitch injured during Sunday’s (10 November) 1-1 draw with Chelsea.

Rice, who went into the fixture with a broken toe, was replaced after 71 minutes, while Saka was also withdrawn in the second period following a tackle by Marc Cucurella.

The manager said: “It doesn’t look good.”

When asked if he expects them to be available for England’s Nations League matches against Greece and the Republic of Ireland, Arteta replied: “Well, two players that just came off, I don’t know whether to expect them to be fit, because if not they don’t come off.”