Declan Rice and Gabriel Magalhaes rejoined the Arsenal first-team squad for training on Monday. The pair had previously missed recent fixtures through injury, but their return provides a selection boost for manager Mikel Arteta, according to Sky Sports. The squad prepared at London Colney before travelling to Portugal for their Champions League meeting with Sporting.
Rice missed the weekend victory over Bournemouth with a hamstring issue, while Gabriel had been absent with a calf problem since the international break. Both players participated in the full session under the observation of the medical staff. Captain Martin Odegaard also took part in training after his recent return to the starting line-up, per The Guardian.
Arsenal currently sit in third place in the Premier League table following their 2-0 win on Saturday. The London club now turns its focus to European competition. Ben White remains unavailable for the trip to Lisbon as he continues his recovery from a long-term knee injury, per The Athletic.
