October 2nd 2024.
Ian Wright, a legendary player for Arsenal, recently commended the team's summer signing, Riccardo Calafiori, for his impressive performance in the Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain. The Gunners sent a strong message to their European rivals with a convincing 2-0 victory over the French champions. The first goal was scored by Kai Havertz with a header in the 20th minute, followed by a free-kick from Bukayo Saka before half-time to put Arsenal in control.
Even in the second half, Arsenal's solid defense kept PSG at bay, earning them their first Champions League win after last week's draw with Atalanta. Wright was thoroughly impressed with the team's performance at Emirates Stadium and specifically praised Calafiori, who joined Arsenal from Serie A's Bologna for £42 million in the summer. The Arsenal legend admitted that he was surprised by the level of Calafiori's performances and believed that he had taken the team to "another level."
Wright also mentioned how Calafiori's presence on the left-hand side had given another Arsenal player, Gabriel Martinelli, a new lease of life. He explained that Calafiori's activation of Martinelli on the field was a game-changer and something that hadn't been achieved with other players like Oleksandr Zinchenko, Jakub Kiwior, or Jurrien Timber. Wright praised Calafiori's ability to progress the ball and control the game, stating that he didn't expect such a high level of skill from the new addition.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta also expressed his delight at the team's performance against PSG and specifically highlighted Havertz's contribution. He stated that he was "really, really happy" with the team's dominant first half and how they handled the pressure from PSG. Arteta also praised Havertz's football intelligence, understanding of space, and work ethic, saying that he was one of the team's key players at the moment.
The Gunners' next match is against Southampton on Saturday, and they are currently third in the Premier League, only one point behind leaders Liverpool. Arsenal fans can look forward to more news, exclusives, and analysis by signing up for updates on the team. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
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