Arsenal Without Rice for Inter Game in Champions League but Could Welcome Back Odegaard

 Arsenal will be without Declan Rice because of injury for Champions League match against Inter Milan on Wednesday but could welcome back captain Martin Odegaard after two months out.

Rice sustained a foot injury in 1-0 loss at Newcastle in Premier League on Saturday and has t traveled to Italy. He will be assessed ahead of league match at Chelsea on Sunday.

“It is a kck, a problem on his foot, and he wasn’t comfortable to put his boots on so at moment he is t fit," Arsenal manr Mikel Arteta said of England midfielder.

“He wasn’t feeling good last few days. We’ll have to assess him on Thursday and see if he’s ready for Chelsea.”

Odegaard is set for an imminent return following an ankle injury he picked up when playing for rway in a Nations League group-st match on Sept. 9.

Odegaard practiced with his teammates at Arsenal’s training base on Tuesday before heading out to Milan.

Arteta said it was first time his captain had taken part in full training since injury.

“He’s back a bit earlier than we expected,” Arteta said, "but it’s great to have him here and we will decide if we use him tomorrow.”

Arsenal has won two and drawn one after three games in revamped Champions League, but is winless in its last three Premier League matches.