Riccardo Calafiori
23-Year-Old
Arsenal
Premier
Still feeling discomfort
Calafiori (knee) missed the season finale against Southampton on Sunday as he is still managing his injury and feeling discomfort after returning two to three weeks ahead of schedule. He will be rested for a period to recover and ensure proper preparation and a clear preseason to be fully fit for next season, coach Mikel Arteta said in a press conference. "We pushed Richy a lot to make sure that he was fit for the last few games and he was two, three weeks ahead of schedule in his injury. He's been constantly dragged into areas where he was really, really stretched and he wasn't comfortable the last week or two. With a lot of things, he still wanted to carry on but we decided to give him a break. He needs a rest, he needs to now make sure that he has proper preparation, a clear pre-season and give him the best chance to have a successful season next season."
ANALYSIS
Calafiori missed the last game of the season against Southampton as it was decided to give him a rest after he felt really stretched and uncomfortable with his knee following an early return from injury two to three weeks ahead of schedule. He ends his first season with the Gunners with 27 appearances across all competitions, scoring three goals and providing two assists. He will look to come back fully fit to have a complete season with Arsenal as he is expected to be one of the key players in the backline.
Calafiori missed the last game of the season against Southampton as it was decided to give him a rest after he felt really stretched and uncomfortable with his knee following an early return from injury two to three weeks ahead of schedule. He ends his first season with the Gunners with 27 appearances across all competitions, scoring three goals and providing two assists. He will look to come back fully fit to have a complete season with Arsenal as he is expected to be one of the key players in the backline.
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Finds bench
Calafiori (knee) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against PSG.
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Could play Wednesday
Calafiori (knee) could be an option for Wednesday's trip to PSG, per manager Mikel Arteta. "He's travelled, and he's fit and he's ready to play when we need him. So that's great news obviously."
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Back in team training Tuesday
Calafiori (knee) was spotted back in team training on Tuesday, according to Football London.
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Still out
Calafiori (knee) is out for Saturday's clash with Bournemouth, per manager Mikel Arteta. "Yeah, Calafiori is out, Jorginho is still out. Jorginho's got a bit more complicated than expected. Thankfully, he's fine, he's feeling good, he's recovering well, but yeah, it was a bit more than what we wanted. I think I'll leave it to the doctor if he wants to clarify or judge that. "
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Ruled out Tuesday
Calafiori (knee) is out for Tuesday's clash with PSG, per manager Mikel Arteta. "[Riccardo] Calafiori is still not fit."
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Arsenal set to complete deal?
Arsenal are only details away from completing a move for Calafiori, according to Sky Sports.
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Arsenal are close to agreeing a deal with Bologna worth £42 million for the Italy defender. The Gunners are keen to bring the center-back before the start of the Premier League season, and for that to happen, negotiations must progress quickly. No other teams are interested in Calafiori at the moment, as there's a belief he'll either join Arsenal or remain at Bologna.
Arsenal are close to agreeing a deal with Bologna worth £42 million for the Italy defender. The Gunners are keen to bring the center-back before the start of the Premier League season, and for that to happen, negotiations must progress quickly. No other teams are interested in Calafiori at the moment, as there's a belief he'll either join Arsenal or remain at Bologna.