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Criticism and Praise: The Debate Around Arsenal’s Declan Rice

Arsenal, now emerging as the primary contenders against Manchester City for the Premier League title, have made significant strides under Mikel Arteta. Despite a rocky start, Arteta has built one of the most formidable squads in Europe, featuring several players who are considered world-class. However, a recent comment has stirred controversy regarding one of their key players.

Didier Drogba’s Controversial View on Declan Rice

Former Premier League star Didier Drogba has sparked debate by calling Arsenal’s Declan Rice “very overrated.” Drogba stated on social media:

“I think with Musiala, he justifies the hype. I think Declan Rice is very overrated. Don’t get me wrong, I think he’s a very good footballer, but the way the English media wax lyrical about him is completely over the top. For me, he’s not world-class. World-class to me is someone who gets into every single side in the world, and I don’t think he does that. I don’t think he gets into the Man City side ahead of Rodri. I don’t think he gets in, I know Kroos is retired, but to me Toni Kroos is world-class; he dictates the game, Rodri dictates the game.”

The World-Class Debate at Arsenal

Despite Drogba’s opinion, many believe that Arsenal indeed have several world-class players, with Declan Rice being a significant asset to the team. Martin Odegaard is widely regarded as world-class, and there is a strong argument for both Bukayo Saka and William Saliba being in that category as well.

These players are among the best in their positions across Europe. Depending on one’s definition of “world-class,” Odegaard, Saka, and Saliba should certainly be part of the discussion. Rice’s contributions to Arsenal have been substantial, and his presence in the squad highlights the quality and depth that Arteta has managed to bring together.