Declan Rice assures Mikel Arteta of readiness for Arsenal pre-season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 1:05 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Declan Rice has informed Mikel Arteta that he will be prepared to play from the start of Arsenal's pre-season camp. Rice, along with teammates who participated in the 2026 World Cup, will return late, having completed a three-week holiday. Arteta noted that Rice is eager to join training and play matches shortly after his return. While Rice could be available for the Emirates Cup match against Borussia Dortmund on August 9, Arsenal may prefer to ease him back for subsequent games against Como and Manchester City.
- •Declan Rice returns late to Arsenal pre-season after the World Cup.
- •Arteta highlights Rice's attitude and readiness to play immediately.
- •Rice could be available for the Emirates Cup match on August 9.
- •Arsenal prefers a cautious approach before the Community Shield match.
- 1:05 PMYahoo Sports — Rice sends message to Arteta over Arsenal pre-season plan
"Declan Rice has told Mikel Arteta he’ll be ready to play from his first day back with Arsenal for pre-season, with the England international set for a late return.Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty ImagesArs...
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