Riccardo Calafiori suffered an injury during Arsenal’s Champions League match against Shakhtar Donetsk last night, becoming the latest key player in Mikel Arteta’s squad to face a physical setback.
Calafiori has enjoyed a consistent run in the team and quickly established himself as a fan favourite at the Emirates.
The Italian defender was brought in to strengthen Arsenal’s defence while also contributing with forward runs during attacks.
He has performed admirably in that role, making him one of the players Arsenal can least afford to lose at this stage.
However, he was forced to leave the pitch during the Champions League game, and the extent of his injury will be determined after further assessment.
According to Calciomercato, there are concerns that Calafiori may have sustained ligament damage, which could result in a significant period on the sidelines.
As the club awaits the results of his scan, the early indications suggest that he could be facing a serious injury.
Just Arsenal Opinion
Calafiori has been one of our most important players this season, and losing him to an injury is the last thing we want, so hopefully, his injury is not as bad as we fear it to be.
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I find no pleasure in reiterating that Calafiore had a long list of Injuries when he was younger. I wrote that in this blog, and I assume that Edu checked this out before the left back was signed.
But, here we are again, Calafiore is out with what might be a serious injury!!
I have also tried to stress for quite some time the need for a back-up for Odeegard.
I needed no ESP to see that Odegaard was our MOST important player, and that we desperately needed a back up for him!!
I really hope that Calafiore;’s injury is not serious, but if it is, I think Edu needs to review his hiring practices
If true, then some more bad news on the injury front but Arsenal will have to utilise their squad (it’s what it’s there for) and hope he makes as quick a recovery as possible.
By the look of him walking out the field, I do not thing is a very serious injury.
Recent reports suggest “weeks” rather than months. Hardly reassuring news.