Declan Rice rested with a hamstring injury during Arsenal 5-0 win over Crystal Palace at the weekend.
According to the Daily Mail the injury is not serious and the midfielder move is just a precaution for the coach.
The 25 year-old is expected to feature for the Gunners next game a must-win trip to Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Tuesday 30 January.
Rice has become a key player for Arsenal following his 100million move from West Ham appearing in 30 games in all competitions and scoring three goals.
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