Fabrizio Romano has provided an update on Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori’s injury, which caused him to quit international action early. The former Bologna player sustained the setback during Italy’s victory over France, raising worries about his availability for the Gunners. Arsenal, concerned about exacerbating the injury, has sent Calafiori to Cobham for evaluation.
Calafiori, Arsenal’s promising summer recruit, has yet to make an impact as he adjusts to life at the Emirates. Despite his limited time on the field, the 22-year-old is anticipated to have a huge influence once settled. However, competition for left-back is high, with Oleksandr Zinchenko, Jakub Kiwior, Takehiro Tomiyasu, and Kieran Tierney all fighting for the position. Jurrien Timber, who also fills the role, provides a cautionary tale after suffering a significant injury early last season, which sidelined him for much of the season.
Arsenal fans may reasonably be concerned about Calafiori’s condition, especially following similar catastrophes for other recent players like as Timber and Mikel Merino, who joined Arsenal only to suffer injury setbacks. Nonetheless, Calafiori appears to be a wonderful fit for Mikel Arteta’s tactical approach, and fans expect to see him return to the field soon. Despite his personal disappointment in his most recent international encounter, Calafiori’s talent was clear prior to the injury.
