Mikel Arteta Confirms Fresh Riccardo Calafiori Injury Blow as Arsenal faces defensive challenges as Riccardo Calafiori is sidelined due to a knee injury sustained on international duty.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that defender Riccardo Calafiori will miss the upcoming Premier League clash against Fulham due to an injury sustained during international duty with Italy. The 22-year-old suffered a knee injury after slipping awkwardly in Italy’s match against Germany, which ended in a 2-1 defeat. Fans following Arsenal Riccardo Calafiori knee injury update will be eager to hear that the injury is not as serious as initially feared, though it will still affect Arsenal’s defensive depth.
Arteta addressed the situation in a pre-match press conference, stating, “Riccardo unfortunately picked up an injury again with the national team. Really unfortunate the way it happened. It could have been much worse. Hopefully, it’s going to be a matter of weeks. But we’ll have to see how that injury evolves.”
The timing of this injury is challenging for Arsenal, as they face critical fixtures in both the Premier League and Champions League. With Arsenal Riccardo Calafiori knee injury update sparking concerns, Arteta may need to reshuffle his defensive lineup. Options like Jakub Kiwior, Ben White, and Gabriel Magalhães are expected to step up, while Jurrien Timber, recovering from illness, could also be considered if he regains full fitness.
Arsenal remains focused on securing three points against Fulham, despite the setback. With their strong record against London rivals, the Gunners aim to secure three points and continue their title challenge. Fans will hope for swift progress in Calafiori’s recovery and look forward to more Arsenal Riccardo Calafiori knee injury updates in the coming weeks.
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