Teddy Sheringham: Declan Rice’s Arrival Will Benefit Arsenal’s Martin Odegaard
Arsenal legend Teddy Sheringham has praised the signing of Declan Rice and believes it will benefit Gunners captain Martin Odegaard. Sheringham described Rice as a “fantastic signing” for Arsenal and expects him to make a significant impact next season.
Mikel Arteta’s side came close to winning the Premier League title last season, spending 248 days at the top of the table before being overtaken by Manchester City. In their quest to strengthen the squad, Arsenal spent over £100m on Rice, along with the signings of Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber.
Rice, who made 245 appearances for West Ham, captained the Hammers to their first major trophy in over 40 years. He has also become an integral part of Gareth Southgate’s England squad. Sheringham believes Rice’s addition will raise the standards at the Emirates Stadium and make Odegaard an even more dangerous player.
“You can tell in my voice that the signing of Rice does make Arsenal even better for next season,” Sheringham said in an interview with Lord Ping. “I think that Declan Rice is a fantastic player that will make Arsenal much better.”
Sheringham believes Rice’s versatility will allow him to perform the roles of two players, freeing up Arsenal’s creative players to exploit opposition defenses. He also highlighted how Rice’s presence will enhance Odegaard’s attacking potential and open up more opportunities for Arsenal to score goals.
“He can come into the team and perform the roles of two players – he can be Xhaka and Partey in one for Arsenal and that frees up their creative players to really hurt teams,” Sheringham explained. “You can see how his addition will make Odegaard an even more dangerous player. He will open up Arsenal’s attacking potential even more. I think he is a fantastic acquisition for Arsenal, unfortunately.”
Sheringham’s endorsement of Rice’s arrival at Arsenal reflects the optimism surrounding the club’s ambitions for the upcoming season. With a strengthened squad and the addition of a highly-rated midfielder like Rice, Arsenal will be looking to challenge for major honors and close the gap on the top teams in the Premier League.
The Gunners have also recently unveiled a statue of club legend Arsene Wenger, with current manager Mikel Arteta praising the Frenchman’s impact on the club. Additionally, Arsenal manager Arteta blamed a dangerous pitch for an injury suffered by England international Keira Walsh.
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In conclusion, Teddy Sheringham believes Declan Rice’s arrival at Arsenal will greatly benefit the team, particularly captain Martin Odegaard. Rice’s versatility and ability to perform multiple roles will free up Arsenal’s creative players and enhance their attacking potential. With a strengthened squad and high-profile signings, Arsenal will be aiming to challenge for major honors in the upcoming season.