September 30th 2024.
Mikel Arteta, the head coach of Arsenal, recently spoke at a press conference about the injury scare experienced by their summer signing, Riccardo Calafiori, in their 4-2 victory over Leicester City. Calafiori, who joined the team from Bologna for a whopping £42m, was given his second start in the Premier League on Saturday against the newly-promoted Leicester.
The Italian defender played the full 90 minutes at the Emirates Stadium, but during the team's celebration after their second goal, he seemed to be in discomfort. Later on, he landed awkwardly after a header and was seen clutching his left knee. As he left the stadium after the game, he was wearing a knee support, which caused concern among fans and media outlets.
There were even reports claiming that Calafiori was in tears in the dressing room, as he feared a serious injury. This was especially worrying as he had previously suffered a major injury to the same knee in 2018, which kept him out of the game for almost a year. Arteta confirmed that Calafiori was indeed "emotional" after the win, but he also hinted that the injury may not be as serious as initially feared. He also mentioned that Calafiori and Ben White, who missed the Leicester match, are both "in contention" to play in the upcoming match against Paris Saint-Germain.
When asked about Calafiori's impressive qualities since joining Arsenal, Arteta praised his determination and his positive attitude. He also mentioned that Calafiori had expressed a strong desire to join the team and has proven to be a perfect fit. Arteta also emphasized his fighting spirit and his willingness to do everything for the team.
Arteta and the team are now looking forward to their Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain, after starting their campaign with a goalless draw against Atalanta. Arteta expressed his excitement for this kind of match, against a top-level opponent, which the team has missed in previous years. He also praised PSG coach Luis Enrique, who has an impressive track record managing top teams like Spain, Barcelona, and now PSG. Arteta described him as having an "unbelievable personality" and a "huge character," and he has personally learned a lot from him.
The team is ready to face this challenge and see how they can impose themselves in this high-pressure situation. As Arteta put it, "These are the kind of nights we want to experience." More updates on Calafiori's injury and other Arsenal news will follow. Sign up now for Arsenal news, exclusives, and analysis. Your privacy is important to us, this site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
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