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Italy releases Ricardo Calafiori back to Arsenal after leg injury

Italy releases Ricardo Calafiori back to Arsenal after he suffered a serious leg injury in his last match for the Azzurri on Friday.

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ITALY RELEASES CALAFIORI TO ARSENAL AFTER BIZARRE INJURY

Furthermore, Italy released Calafiori to Arsenal after he suffered a bizarre injury in the Azzurri’s 3-1 away victory at France on Friday.

Moreover, the 22-year-old winger was hit by Ousmane Dembele in the second half when he fell under Alessandro Bastoni’s challenge.

Calafiori still played for a few moments despite the injury.

He was later removed from the field and underwent treatment.

The center-back was sent home from the international camp and told to return to Arsenal’s training base.

Arsenal have been handed an injury worry after Riccardo Calafiori was released from the Italy squad 🙏https://t.co/tkjClP51vL pic.twitter.com/cM6ABluTbB

— Mirror Football (@MirrorFootball) September 8, 2024

AZZURRI MANAGER, ARSENAL HOPE CALAFIORI INJURY NOT SERIOUS

Moreover, Azzurri manager Luciano Spaleti was hopeful that Calafiori’s injury was not serious and that he could return to play for Italy as soon as possible.

Furthermore, Italy was scheduled to take on Israel on Monday.

However, the center-back was said to be not fit enough to train with his Italy teammates during the weekend.

Arsenal was also optimistic that the decision on Calafiori was just a precautionary measure.

The club is looking for Calafiori to action soon, as the Gunners face a bumper fixture schedule.

Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori won't feature against Israel tomorrow due to injury. He will return to Arsenal today for recovery 🚨 pic.twitter.com/Qu3qqOgznF

— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) September 8, 2024

GUNNERS TO FACE TOTTENHAM, ATALANTA, MANCHESTER CITY IN TIGHT SCHEDULE

Furthermore, the Gunners are lined up to face Tottenham next Sunday to start a tight schedule.

Moreover, Arsenal will also go to Atalanta for a UEFA Champions League match before facing rivals Manchester City.

Calafioiri joined Arsenal in the summer from Bologna and has already played two matches off the bench.

The center-back made an appearance in Arsenal’s 2-0 victory at Aston Villa.

He would later play in the last half-an-hour in the Gunners’ controversial 1-1 draw with Brighton & Hove Albion.

Calafiori has yet to start at an Arsenal match under manager Mikel Arteta.

Italy had their first training session following the 3-1 victory away to France, but Riccardo Calafiori did not participate after sustaining an injury in a bizarre incident https://t.co/nl9bXVo0bR #Azzurri #ISRITA #Arsenal #NationsLeague #UNL #Calcio #Calafiori

— Football Italia (@footballitalia) September 7, 2024