Riccardo Calafiori OUT with Muscle Injury Against Manchester United

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Mikel Arteta is dealing with another injury blow as Riccardo Calafiori will miss the FA Cup third-round encounter against Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that defender Riccardo Calafiori will miss the upcoming FA Cup third-round clash against Manchester United due to a muscle injury. Calafiori, who has been dealing with a series of injuries this season, sustained the latest setback during training.

Calafiori’s absence adds to Arsenal’s defensive woes, as the team is already without several key players. Despite the challenges, Arteta has named a strong lineup for the match:

Arsenal starting XI:

Goalkeeper: David Raya
Defenders: Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhães, Myles Lewis-Skelly
Midfielders: Jorginho, Martin Odegaard, Mikel Merino
Forwards: Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli.

Arteta expressed confidence in his squad’s ability to rise to the occasion, despite the injuries. “We have a lot of young players who are eager to prove themselves, and I believe they will step up and deliver a strong performance,” he said.

The match against Manchester United promises to be an exciting encounter, with both teams eager to secure a place in the next round of the FA Cup.