Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori was taken off in the UEFA Nations League match between France and Italy after suffering an injury.
Calafiori suffered a shocking blow to his knee, which was afflicted by Paris Saint-Germain winger Ousmane Dembele.
Italy star Alessandro Bastoni tacked Dembele, winning the ball smoothly, but the tackle sent the Paris Saint-Germain winger flying in the air, where he landed on the back of Calafiori’s knee.
Calafiori played until 70 minutes in the UEFA Nations League against France. He went down straight to the tunnel after the injury.
Italy National Team Manager Reveals Riccardo Calafiori’s Injury Was Not Serious
Italian manager Luciano Spalletti revealed that the Arsenal defender’s injury is not serious and he will be in the squad against Israel on Monday, September 9, 2024.
In the post-match press conference against France, Spalletti said, “We need to assess Riccardo, but with our staff, we’ve got a good chance to have him back with us for the next game.”
Calafiori played an integral part in stopping the French attackers from scoring goals. The Italian team defeated France at home for the first time in 70 years.
Riccardo Calafiori Performance So Far As Arsenal Player
Calafiori was an unused substitute against Wolves in the Premier League opener, where Arsenal won 2-0.
The Italian made his debut for the Gunners against Aston Villa from the bench.
Also, he played for Arsenal during a 1-1 draw against Brighton in the Premier League.
He is unlikely to get into the starting 11 in Arsenal next match against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, September 15, 2024.
In two appearances made so far for Arsenal, Calafiori had failed to score a goal nor create an assist. However, in subsequent matches, he may contribute to goals.
How Old Is Riccardo Calafiori?
The Italian defender was born on May 19, 2002, in the city of Rome, Italy. He is currently 22 years old with a height of 6 feet and 2 inches.
Riccardo Calafiori Stats
He made 131 appearances, scoring nine goals and creating 13 assists in all club competitions. He has received 25 yellow cards and two red cards so far in his career.
Out of the nine goals scored, one was for Basel, two for Bologna, a goal for AS Roma, and five goals for AS Roma U19.
He made his international debut for the Italy national team on June 4, 2024. Calafiori proceeded to make six appearances without scoring a goal.
Riccardo Calafiori Market Value
The Defender has a market value of €45 million. According to the market value, he is the 59th most expensive player in the Premier League.
Who is Riccardo Calafiori’s agent?
The name of the player’s agent is Alessandro Lucci. He worked hard to ensure his client, Calafiori, secured a long-term dream of playing for Arsenal Football Club.
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