Rice misses Arsenal open training as Saka remains absent

Declan Rice missed Arsenal's open training session on Tuesday, the day before their Champions League quarter‑final second leg against Sporting CP. His absence from the public session doesn't automatically rule him out for Wednesday night's tie, but it is a concern given Arsenal's busy week.

Arsenal have also been without Jurrien Timber, Bukayo Saka, Martin Ødegaard and Riccardo Calafiori in recent weeks — none of whom took part in Tuesday morning's open training. The club are expected to provide further fitness updates ahead of the match.

More updates to follow.

Arsenal's remaining fixtures

• April 15: Sporting CP (H), Champions League quarter-final second leg — kick-off 8:00pm
• April 19: Manchester City (A), Premier League — live on Sky Sports, kick-off 4:30pm
• April 25: Newcastle (H), Premier League — live on Sky Sports, kick-off 5:30pm
• April 29: Barcelona/Atletico Madrid (A), potential Champions League semi-final first leg — kick-off 8:00pm
• May 2: Fulham (H), Premier League — live on Sky Sports, kick-off 5:30pm
• May 5: Barcelona/Atletico Madrid (H), potential Champions League semi-final second leg — kick-off 8:00pm
• May 10: West Ham (A), Premier League — live on Sky Sports, kick-off 4:30pm
• May 17: Burnley (H), Premier League — kick-off TBC
• May 24: Crystal Palace (A), Premier League — kick-off 4:00pm
• May 30: Potential Champions League final