Lens' French forward #09 Elye Wahi (L) celebrates after scoring a goal his team's second goal during the UEFA Champions League Group B first leg football match between RC Lens and Arsenal FC at the Bollaert Stadium in Lens, northern France, on October 3, 2023. (Photo by DENIS CHARLET / AFP) (Photo by DENIS CHARLET/AFP via Getty Images)
Lens 2-1 Arsenal: Player ratings as Gunners falter in France
Kai Havertz clears from the Arsenal box. (Photo by SAMEER AL-DOUMY/AFP via Getty Images)
Midfielders
Declan Rice (DM) – 7/10 – Pretty relentless, and did a fine job of recovering possession to deny Lens in transition in the opening period. One of few who performed close to their apex.
Kai Havertz (CM) – 5/10 – Almost went full RVP with a volley in the first half, but was denied by Samba. Lacked conviction in possession amid a disjointed display.
Martin Odegaard (CM) – 5.5/10 – Withdrawn with ten minutes remaining following a tepid display. Offered security in deeper positions, but had little influence in the final third.
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