Michael Arteta has been instructed to substitute Declan Rice for Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard, a “brilliant individual.”

Following Sunday’s 3-1 loss to Liverpool, Emmanuel Petit, a former Chelsea and Arsenal midfielder, argued that the gifted midfielder ought to captain The Gunners.

Rice has been indispensable to Arteta’s squad ever since his £105 million transfer from West Ham in the summer of last summer, a transfer fee that he has since been able to justify.

Petit lauded him in an interview with Compare.bet, stating, “Arsenal prevailed on account of the midfield.”

“It was crucial to their performance, and they physically, technically, and tactically dominated the midfield.”

“Jorginho and Rice both performed at an exceptional level.”

He continued by gushing regarding the England certification: “What further remarks can be made regarding Declan Rice?

“He should captain Arsenal in my opinion.”

“He possesses an exceptional character and serves as a leader.”

“His unique quality sets him apart from the other players and endsows him with immense influence in decisive contests.”

The celebrations of Arsenal’s victory at the Emirates Stadium last weekend have been scrutinized, with numerous individuals believing they went far too far.

They were defended by skipper Odegaard, who stated that he and his teammates had every right to react as they did.

However, Petit was unimpressed with Odegaard’s response, characterizing it as “extraordinary.”

He expressed his displeasure with the exaggerated reaction of his former team after defeating the current league leaders, stating, “Odegaard was acting as if they had already won the league.”