Arsenal's Rice and Gabriel Back in Training Ahead of UCL

Arsenal FC received a significant boost ahead of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final clash as Declan Rice and Gabriel Magalhães returned to training. Rice had previously withdrawn from the England squad during the March international break due to a medical assessment but is expected to be a major relief for manager Mikel Arteta.

Gabriel participated in the training session at Arsenal's London Colney training base, having missed the FA Cup quarter-final loss to Southampton due to a knee issue, which initial fears suggested might not be serious. Leandro Trossard also rejoined full training, providing Arteta with additional attacking options ahead of their match against Sporting CP in Lisbon.

However, Bukayo Saka was absent from Monday's session, having left the England camp early, raising doubts about his availability for the first leg of the European tie. Despite recent setbacks, Arsenal remains in a strong position domestically, sitting at the top of the Premier League table.