Arsenal legend Emmanuel Petit has zeroed in on Declan Rice as the club's future captain. Making his thoughts known on TalkSPORT, Petit showered Rice with praise, following Arsenal's nail-biting 2-1 victory over Sevilla on October 24.
Fresh from a draw at Chelsea, where his performance was vital, Rice elevated his form even further against Sevilla in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday. He relentlessly penetrated the opposition's midfield, creating nightmares for the Spanish side every time they lost the ball. Rice often masterminded those turnovers, making eight recoveries and putting the ball into the final third six times.
Eyebrows were raised when Arsenal shelled out a staggering £105 million for Rice in the summer, but the English midfielder has swiftly dispelled any skepticism. He has managed an impressive portfolio of two goals in nine Premier League games and one assist in three UEFA Champions League games.When asked about how much Rice had impressed him, Petit told TalkSPORT (via TBR Football):
“Yes, I’m
