Riccardo Calafiori
23-Year-Old
Arsenal
Premier
In starting XI Wednesday
Calafiori (strain) is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's UCL matchup versus Kairat.
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Calafiori has been surprisingly included in the initial lineup despite coming off a one-month absence, but it's unclear how much playing time he's ready for. With Myles Lewis-Skelly also featuring against Kairat, the Italian could play in a central spot, focusing on defensive duties while he's on the field.
Calafiori has been surprisingly included in the initial lineup despite coming off a one-month absence, but it's unclear how much playing time he's ready for. With Myles Lewis-Skelly also featuring against Kairat, the Italian could play in a central spot, focusing on defensive duties while he's on the field.
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Features in practice
Calafiori (strain) has trained Tuesday after missing the last month of action due to injury, Simon Collings of The Sun reports.
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Another match out
Calafiori (strain) is out for Sunday's match against Manchester United.
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Uncertain for Sunday
Calafiori (strain) is uncertain for Sunday's game against Manchester United, manager Mikel Arteta told media during Friday's pre-match press conference. "We still have another training session," Arteta said at the Sobha Realty Training Centre, "so we'll see tomorrow, after that, to assess everybody and make a decision, first of all in the squad."
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Still needs a few more weeks
Calafiori is set to miss a few more weeks as he recovers from a muscle injury, according to manager Mikel Arteta. "It's a muscle injury. He's progressing, but we don't know. I think it will matter for a few weeks probably, but we don't know exactly when."
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Still not ready to return
Calafiori (undisclosed) won't be an option for Sunday's Carabao Cup game against Portsmouth, coach Mikel Arteta said in the press conference. "I don't think so. I think that game is going to be too early for him."
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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.