Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori reassured fans following an injury scare during Italy's UEFA Nations League match against France. The 22-year-old was forced off the pitch with 20 minutes remaining after a collision with France's Ousmane Dembele, leading to concerns over a potential calf injury.
After the game, Italy's head coach Luciano Spalletti sought to calm fears about Calafiori's condition, stating that there is a good chance the player could be fit for Italy's next match. The game ended in a 3-1 victory for Italy, with goals from Federico Dimarco, Davide Frattesi, and Giacomo Raspadori.
The following day, Calafiori took to social media to celebrate the team's performance and result. He did not mention his injury in the post, suggesting that it may not be as serious as initially feared. On Instagram, he wrote, "What a performance, what a night! Bravi ragazzi," expressing his excitement over the win and his team's strong showing.
Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori's injury scare during Italy's 3-1 win over France in the UEFA Nations League caused immediate concern among his teammates, who quickly called for the physio. The Italian medical staff took no risks and substituted him, even though Italy was leading comfortably at the time.
Following the match, Italy manager Luciano Spalletti moved to calm fears by stating, "We need to assess Riccardo, but with our staff, we’ve a good chance to have him back with us for the next game." Calafiori, who joined Arsenal for £33.7 million from Bologna this summer, did not appear too concerned about the injury in his post-match social media post, which focused on celebrating the team's performance rather than mentioning his condition.
However, this news still raises concerns for Arsenal ahead of their crucial Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur on September 15. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is already dealing with several key absences. Declan Rice will miss the game due to suspension after receiving a red card against Brighton, and Mikel Merino is also sidelined with a shoulder injury sustained during his first training session with the club. Arteta explained that Merino suffered a small fracture after a collision with teammate Gabriel Magalhães.
In addition, Jurrien Timber, who had to be substituted during the Brighton match, raised further injury concerns, but Arteta suggested it was only cramping and not a serious issue.
Arteta will be hoping to have one new addition to his squad ready for the Spurs clash: Raheem Sterling. He plans to spend the international break getting Sterling up to speed so he can make his debut for Arsenal in this critical fixture.
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