Arsenal may be facing a potential injury crisis following their recent victory over Leicester. Reports have emerged that Riccardo Calafiori, one of the team's key players, was visibly upset after going down late in Saturday’s game.
In a thrilling match against Leicester, the Foxes managed to level the scores from two goals down thanks to a second-half brace from James Justin. However, Arsenal broke their resistance deep into stoppage time with a 94th-minute own goal from Wilfred Ndidi and an additional score by Kai Havertz. This win keeps Arsenal unbeaten this season and places them third in the league standings, just one point behind leaders Liverpool.
Concerns over Calafiori's injury
Despite the victory, there are concerns about potential costs for The Gunners. Teamnewsandtix reported that there is worry over Calafiori possibly injuring his knee towards the end of the game. The Italian international was reportedly in tears following this incident.
Arsenal is already dealing with injuries to captain Martin Odegaard, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Mike Merino; hence they will be hoping for positive news regarding Calafiori’s condition. Calafiori joined Arsenal from Italian side Bologna this summer in a deal potentially worth up to £42m. The 22-year-old has made four Premier League appearances so far this season and scored an impressive goal during their recent 2-2 draw against Manchester City.
He plays an important role within Mikel Arteta’s team due to his versatility - he can play both as left back and centre back positions. Although it seems most of his minutes will come at left back as William Saliba or Gabriel have formed a formidable partnership in the centre back position.
Upcoming challenges for Arsenal
The Gunners are set to host Paris Saint Germain on Tuesday night in a significant Champions League game. The team and their fans will be hoping that Calafiori recovers quickly and is available for this crucial match.
While Arsenal's recent win against Leicester has boosted their standing in the league, the potential injury to Riccardo Calafiori could pose a significant challenge. As they prepare for upcoming matches, particularly the Champions League game against Paris Saint Germain, having all key players fit and ready is paramount.
