October 24th 2024.
Riccardo Calafiori, the young star of Arsenal, was unfortunately injured during a match against Shakhtar Donetsk. However, there is some good news amidst the initial worry. The injury is not as severe as first feared and Calafiori is expected to be back on the field in just a few weeks.
The 22-year-old defender, who joined Arsenal this summer, limped off the field with a knee problem during the team's Champions League win. It was a bit concerning for manager Mikel Arteta, especially with such an important week ahead. The Gunners were set to face Premier League leaders Liverpool on Sunday.
With the already-suspended William Saliba and other injured players, Arteta may have a tough time choosing his starting lineup. But there is hope that Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka will be back in time for the game.
Thankfully, according to reports, Calafiori's injury is not serious and he will only be out for a few weeks. This is a relief for Arsenal, as they are set to face a busy schedule in the winter. The Italian left-back has already made ten appearances for the team since his move from Bologna.
However, there have been concerns about Calafiori's knee in the past. He was out for almost a year after injuring it while playing for Roma in 2018. But after a recent awkward landing during a match against Leicester, he was seen wearing a knee support. Some feared that he may have aggravated the old injury.
Arteta is expected to provide an update on Calafiori's injury ahead of the Liverpool game. The team is currently in third place, four points behind Liverpool. Their last match against Bournemouth ended in a 2-0 loss, their first defeat of the season.
Despite the setback, Arteta remains positive and motivated. He reminded his team to use the pain of the loss as motivation to do better in the future. He also pointed out that they have only lost one game in six months, putting their current situation into perspective.
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