Declan Rice: Mikel Arteta reveals Arsenal midfielder has suffered back injury as Gunners’ problems mount

Arsenal faces setbacks as Declan Rice, Gabriel Martinelli, and Leandro Trossard suffer injuries in just one week. In a thrilling match against Tottenham, Jorginho, who substituted for Rice, made a mistake leading to Spurs’ equalizer in a 2-2 draw at the Emirates.

Declan Rice got hurt in the recent match between Arsenal and Tottenham. Arsenal’s injuries are becoming a big concern.

Jorginho made a mistake that led to Spurs’ equalizer in an exciting 2-2 draw at the Emirates.

“He had a back injury,” Arteta said of Rice. “He was really uncomfortable during the match, we had to take him out.

“We have to assess him. It’s strange for someone like him to come off.”

Arsenal is facing some injury concerns with Jurrien Timber, Thomas Partey, Leandro Trossard, and Gabriel Martinelli. Rice was also forced to withdraw due to an injury.

“Today, we missed five big players. We gave an opportunity to everyone, we have games every three injuries now,” added Arteta.

Arsenal is currently four points behind Manchester City in the Premier League standings. They have upcoming matches against Brentford in the Carabao Cup, Bournemouth in the Premier League, and Lens in the Champions League. Their last match before the international break will be against Manchester City at the Emirates stadium.

“We feel like we lost two points,” said Arteta. “We conceded two really, really poor goals. But mistakes are part of football, you have to live with it.”

Postecoglou, the Tottenham coach, was happy with his team as Heung-Min Son equalized twice to secure a point.

“Real pleased,” he said. “They’re a top side, a tough place to come.

“The character, the belief the team showed, it’s the team we want to be. They kept persevering and persevering.

“There’s a will and desire to become the team we want to be which is making sure you’re disciplined and buying into the team values.”

Postecoglou was frustrated with the decision to penalize Cristian Romero for a handball that resulted in Bukayo Sako’s penalty kick.

“Not much went our way today with an unlucky own goal and an unlucky penalty,” he said.

“I think any clarity would be good. I have no idea what the rule is. I’ve seen all sorts of handballs given and not given.”