Declan Rice returns to fitness for Arsenal after England World Cup campaign

Declan Rice confirmed he has moved past the fitness issues that hindered his performance during England’s World Cup campaign last summer. The midfielder recorded 69 games for club and country during a demanding season and maintained that his heavy workload remains sustainable. Rice struggled with a neural hamstring injury and illness during the tournament, which limited his physical freshness. After a rest period during the summer, he has resumed duties with Arsenal and participated in the club's 1-0 Champions League victory against Napoli. The win marked a successful start for Arsenal in the league phase of the competition. Rice stated his objective remains maintaining consistency and performance levels for the upcoming matches throughout the season.

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