Raya commended Rice for his impressive performances, even calling him one of the top midfielders in the world. "He can do everything from defensive to attacking roles, and he's also skilled at taking free kicks," Raya said. "He's improved this season compared to last year, and he's still young, but he's clearly become a top player and a leader."
Arsenal won 2-0 against PSG in the Champions League group stage, but Raya's team is not taking their upcoming match lightly. PSG has shown significant improvement since their last meeting, having knocked out Liverpool and Aston Villa in the previous rounds. Raya watched their match against Villa and was impressed by their teamwork and consistency.
"Their match against Villa was intense, and even when we played them earlier this season, they looked like a different team," Raya said. "They press well together and maintain their intensity throughout the game."