Arsenal: Will World Cup affect transfer plans?

Declan Rice and Bukayo Soccer’s fitness has been the subject of much debate throughout this World Cup.

The pair are as important to their country as they are to their club and both have put their bodies on the line.

Rice has been dealing with a hamstring problem and had an injection late last year to address it.

The 27-year-old also had periods of illness during the World Cup and was withdrawn at half-time during England’s 2-1 quarter-final win over Norway.

Arsenal Last season they played 63 matches in all competitions, reaching the Champions League final as well as winning the league title.

Of these, 55 were played by and with Rice Arsenal The teammates, having rested for a few days, then joined the England camp.

It will now be determined how long a break is needed before Reus can return to pre-season Arsenal team

The midfielder will automatically get a mandatory 21 days off when the World Cup ends.

Saka is in a similar position to Rice, where rest is the biggest benefit to the fitness issue he’s dealing with.

The winger has been nursing an Achilles injury since March and admitted playing in the tournament was a “gamble”.

England manager Thomas Tuchel said the winger is now “pain-free”. However, he has yet to manage playing time in soccer and did not come off the bench as England lost to Argentina in the semi-finals.

As well as the Achilles problem last season, Saka missed matches due to a hamstring problem and is hoping this break will ensure he regains his peak fitness.