JUDE BELLINGHAM RESPONDS AS ARSENAL PLAYER HAS JUST DONE SOMETHING FOR THE FIRST TIME.
The international hiatus has concluded, shifting the focus of Arsenal supporters towards Premier League and Champions League affairs.
Fortunately, there are no major injury concerns to fret over, with Bukayo Saka’s early return indicating he should be fit for the upcoming match against Manchester City.
However, there were contrasting experiences for Arsenal’s players during the break. While William Saliba struggled for playing time and Ben White opted for a holiday in Dubai instead of representing England, Declan Rice thrived on the international stage.
In his 50th cap for England, Rice captained his country for the first time during the 2-2 draw against Belgium, drawing praise from teammates such as Jude Bellingham on social media.
During the game at Wembley, Rice was partnered by Real Madrid’s superstar, who not only scored the equalizing goal in stoppage time but also shared his delight at playing alongside Rice.
The Arsenal midfielder expressed his gratitude for the honor of captaining his country, with his teammates showing their support through messages on social media.
Declan Rice assumes the captaincy for England for the first time.
Bellingham congratulated him, saying, “Well done, brother. Always a pleasure.”
Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon also chimed in, expressing, “Congratulations, brother. Well deserved.”
Despite being dropped from the England squad, Kalvin Phillips praised Rice, commenting, “You’re a legend, brother. Congratulations.”
Looking ahead, Arsenal fans can breathe a sigh of relief as Rice remains uninjured and will soon return to north London ready to compete. The focus now shifts to the Premier League title race and the daunting task of overcoming Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
Rice has played a pivotal role in Arsenal’s success this season and could argue that he’s been the team’s standout performer.
How Mikel Arteta utilizes him going forward will be intriguing, especially considering his heavy workload during the international break. Rotation may be a consideration to manage his playing time effectively.
JUDE BELLINGHAM RESPONDS AS ARSENAL PLAYER HAS JUST DONE SOMETHING FOR THE FIRST TIME.