Calafiori Raises Knee Injury Concern After Italy Match

MILAN, ITALY - MARCH 20: Riccardo Calafiori of Italy lies on the ground injured during the UEFA Nations League quarterfinal leg one match between Italy and Germany at Stadio San Siro on March 20, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Ciancaphoto Studio/Getty Images)

Riccardo Calafiori knee injury concern grows after Italy match. Arsenal defender limps off late, raising doubts ahead of key fixtures.

Riccardo Calafiori knee injury concern deepened after the Arsenal defender limped off during Italy’s Nations League clash with Germany. The incident occurred in the final minutes of the match, leaving both club and country anxious.

Calafiori slipped while changing direction in the 92nd minute. He twisted his left knee unnaturally and immediately called for medical help. Though he walked off unaided, his discomfort was clear.

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Spalletti and Calafiori React to Injury

Italy manager Luciano Spalletti addressed the issue post-match.

β€œHe said his knee feels strange,” Spalletti said.
Calafiori added,
β€œI still don’t know,” expressing uncertainty about the damage.

Riccardo Knee Injury Concern Rekindles Past Fears

Riccardo Calafiori knee injury concern is especially troubling given his history. At 16, he ruptured every ligament in his left knee while at Roma. He recovered, but recurring issues have limited his availability this season.

Calafiori knee injury concern
MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 20: Riccardo Calafiori of Italy goes down with an injury and is checked on by Antonio Ruediger of Germany during the UEFA Nations League quarterfinal leg one match between Italy and Germany at Stadio San Siro on March 20, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s Injury List Continues to Grow

Arsenal already miss Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, and Takehiro Tomiyasu. Calafiori’s setback adds pressure ahead of key fixtures against Fulham and Real Madrid.

Arsenal’s medical team will assess Calafiori’s condition in London. Fans and teammates hope for good news, as his defensive contributions have been vital this season.

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