Riccardo Calafiorii Injury Update
Riccardo Calafiori is dealing with a hip injury. He picked up the problem while with the Italy national team. He had to leave the international squad early and travel back to London for treatment. This happened just after he played every minute in Arsenal's last Premier League match.
Arsenal’s coach Mikel Arteta spoke about Calafiori’s condition. Arteta said Calafiori has not trained since his return. He has been managing a few injury issues. Arteta explained that they had to pull him out from national duty. The club wants to be careful and avoid making his injury worse. They are monitoring him with the medical team.
There is no clear green light for his return just yet. Arteta said they will have one more training session before the North London derby against Tottenham. That session will decide if Calafiori is ready or not. Calafiori will only play if he can get through fitness checks with no problems. His condition is being called “day-to-day”.
The hip injury does not seem to be very serious. Reports describe it as minor. Still, the club is not taking risks. Arsenal is already missing other defenders, so they hope Calafiori recovers fast. Recovery could depend on how he responds after trying to train again. The final decision will be made very close to match day.
Right now, it’s hard to say if Calafiori will start or even make the squad for the next match. The club will wait as long as possible before making the call. If he can’t play, Arsenal may need to use less experienced defenders instead.
The main thing is that Calafiori wants to play, but the staff will not push him if he’s not fit. The situation should become clearer after the last training before the match. Watch for final team news updates just before the game because his status remains uncertain.
Disclaimer:
This update is based on the latest available information and may change as Riccardo Calafiori's recovery progresses. Final decisions regarding his participation in upcoming matches will be made after the club's final fitness assessments.
