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Calafiori explains why he took time to get going at Arsenal

Riccardo Calafiori has proven to be a solid acquisition for Arsenal this season, but the transition from Bologna to the Premier League has been a challenging one for the Italian defender. The step up is significant, given that Bologna is not among the top clubs in Italian football, and the standards at Arsenal are far higher.

The Gunners signed Calafiori because they believed in his potential to succeed at the highest level, and most fans have been impressed with his performances so far. However, the player himself has admitted that adapting to life at the Emirates was initially a daunting task due to the vastly different demands compared to his previous clubs.

Speaking to Men in Blazers, Calafiori said: “I was really excited to join because Mikel showed me his ideas and the plans he had for me. I couldn’t wait to play for him. I think it was the right option for me to develop and improve, to become a top player. That’s why I am here and I want to keep going. It’s the details, it’s something I’ve never seen before in a coach. Nothing is casual with him. When I first came here, it was impossible to play because you had so much information to remember. For sure, you need a month to get used to it.”

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Calafiori’s comments underline the meticulous approach taken by Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, whose attention to detail has been instrumental in the team’s success. The defender’s initial struggles to process the sheer amount of information and tactical demands reflect the higher standards required at Arsenal.

Despite the difficulties, Calafiori has risen to the challenge and continues to improve, showing that he is making the necessary adjustments to thrive in Arteta’s system. His progress is a testament to his work ethic and the coaching staff’s ability to help players reach their potential.

It’s clear that Arsenal’s investment in Calafiori is paying off, as he not only adapts to the Premier League but also becomes an increasingly important part of the squad.


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9 Comments

  1. I like him. I think he’ll turn out to be a great long-term addition to the team. Lots of energy, combative attitude and likes to try things.

  2. His attitude positive attitude will make him a better player, as for now he’s not close to it.

  3. Biggest waste of money since Nicolas Pepe. We literally bought a player whose knee exploded. We have enough injury prone players and then we go and spend 44 million on another.

  4. He has yet to convince me, and I suspect, many other Arsenal fans that he is the real deal on the pitch and in addition he appears to be injury prone.

  5. I agree Grandad,

    What is it with us and injury prone players.

    I personally think if needed in the Centre of defense for any given reason he may convince me more than he doe’s at left back to be honest.

    But for me, the jury is still very much out on him to be honest.👍

  6. Good player, injuries though have severely hampered him with Lewis-Skelly now seemingly to be our go to left back. Combative nature but a red card waiting to happen in my opinion.

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