Declan Rice hands Arsenal boost after ending fitness frustration with England at World Cup
Declan Rice has addressed concerns about his heavy workload for Arsenal and England, stating he can sustain playing 60+ games per season. He revealed he battled a neural hamstring issue and illness during the World Cup but is now fit and ready for the new season after a valuable rest. Arsenal has also started their Champions League campaign with a win.
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This provides an update on a key player's fitness and mental state, which is crucial for Arsenal fans and fantasy football players, impacting team performance and expectations for the upcoming season.
Declan Rice has dismissed concerns over his workload at Arsenal after banishing "frustration" during the World Cup last summer.
Rice concluded a marathon season for club and country after England 's run to the semi-finals, finishing on 69 games.
Despite showing signs of fatigue with the Three Lions, having also starred in Arsenal 's run to the Champions League final, Rice insists he can handle that quantity of games moving forward after a valuable rest before resuming action with the Gunners.
"I think for the last six seasons, even since my West Ham days when it was in Europe, I've played 60 plus every season," Rice said. "So I think it is sustainable because I've shown that I can do it.
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