Saka and Rice Likely Out for England Matches

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirmed that Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice are unlikely to be fit for England's upcoming Nations League matches against Greece and the Republic of Ireland due to injuries sustained in Arsenal's 1-1 draw with Chelsea. Rice, already dealing with a broken toe, was substituted in the 71st minute, while Saka left the field with a muscle issue shortly after. Arteta expressed concern over the injuries, highlighting the difficulty of losing key players amidst an ongoing winless streak for Arsenal in the Premier League. Despite the setback, there was a positive note with Martin Odegaard's return to the lineup following a lengthy injury absence. England coach Lee Carsley will need to reassess his squad options for the upcoming fixtures, as both Saka and Rice were initially included. Arsenal's next league match is against Nottingham Forest post the international break.