Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice was seen leaving the stadium in Boston after England’s match against Ghana with heavy strapping on his leg.
The 27-year-old has just been Arsenal’s most influential player and pushed himself throughout the season, but now he is having to do the same for England.
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Rice has already completed 72 minutes and 90 minutes in England’s first two matches and even had to play on through injury against Ghana.
It’s not looking good for Rice, England and Arsenal, as after the goalless draw with Ghana, Rice looks to have suffered an injury blow.
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Declan Rice could now be a major doubt for England’s final group stage game against Panama after leaving the Boston Stadium in heavy strapping.
The Arsenal star was spotted limping in the latter stages of the goalless draw, and it’s clear that he once again pushed himself to play the full 90.
After the match, Craig Hope spotted his left calf being heavily strapped, and the Arsenal star did not stop to speak with any journalists.
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Thomas Tuchel will now need to issue an update on the Arsenal midfielder and whether he will be fit to face Panama on Saturday.
Arsenal will be worried about Declan Rice for next season
Lots of players will be pushing themselves at the World Cup, but after such a hectic season at Arsenal, the Gunners will surely be worried about their superstar midfielder.
Rice played more minutes than any other Arsenal outfield player last season and played through several niggles across the season.
Given the North London club won their first Premier League title in 22 years, it was worth it, but long-term, heading into next season, Rice could start to feel the effects of so much football.
However, given what an incredible athlete he seems to be, maybe Arsenal won’t be worried by his condition and hope a few weeks off after the tournament will do him good.
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