But the early replacement raised questions. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta took out Rice and put Jorginho in at the end of the first half.

Jorginho, who coincidentally replaced Rice, provided an excuse for his second run. Lost the ball to Tottenham's James Medicine in the defense.

Medicine broke through and passed as it was, and Son Heung-min, who received the ball, scored an equalizer. The loss allowed Arsenal 2-1 to 2–2.

Arteta left Rice out early because of his injury. British media 'Daily Mail' said on the 25th, "Rice left due to a back injury." "It's a big blow for Arsenal," he said. "In the match against Tottenham, Rice felt uncomfortable in his back in the first half."

Rice has had a bad calf since the preseason. This time it's back pain. Coach Arteta said in an interview after the game, "Rice said he was sick, so I had no choice but to take it out. I don't know the exact extent of the injury," he said.

So far, the timing of his return is unclear. Rice was ambitiously recruited by Arsenal last summer.

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It was worth it. Rice is called the best defensive midfielder in the Premier League. He has solid defense, build-up and leadership. He was born in 1999 and is still young.

Rice's injury has put Arsenal in an unexpected crisis. Arsenal have been undefeated for six games since the opening of the Premier League.

However, he missed the game that he could have won the North London derby, and even Rice, a key resource, was injured and lost more. Arsenal's next game is against Brentford in three days