Watch out, Sporting! Arsenal hit hard, lose three more to injury | OneFootball

Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice and Noni Madueke have been released from the England squad for "medical assessment", just over a week before Arsenal’s Champions League quarter-final clash with Sporting. The decision was confirmed by the Football Association, which said the players are returning to their club for tests.

Madueke went off injured in the first half of the draw against Uruguay. Saka and Rice, meanwhile, were not used in that match and, following their release, will also miss Tuesday’s game against Japan. The three are part of a group of eight players released by Thomas Tuchel.

As for Madueke, the England manager even showed some concern, as the signs are not encouraging: "I’m worried, of course. Very sad and upset, and I hope it is not a serious injury", said the coach.

Arsenal are going through a difficult period when it comes to fitness problems. With these absences, the London side currently have ten players on the injury list: in addition to Saka, Rice and Madueke, Eze - already completely ruled out of the match against the Lions -, Saliba, Trossard, Odegaard, Gabriel, Timber and Merino have also missed their respective national team call-ups.

The side coached by heads to Alvalade for the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals on 7 April at 8:00 pm. The second leg is scheduled for 15 April at the Emirates Stadium, at the same time.

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