Calafiori Will Return to Arsenal After Freak Italy Injury

Arsenal fans will be sweating over a potential long-term injury for Riccardo Calafiori after he was injured on international duty for Italy vs France on Friday - with Fabrizio Romano stating that the defender will return to north London for treatment in the meantime. Calafiori was a starter for Italy as they took to France in a bid to get their Nations League campaign, but he was substituted just after the hour mark after a freak injury. He will play no longer part for his country in the coming days - and Romano has stated that he will be assessed by the Gunners' medical staff.

Romano: Calafiori to Return to Arsenal The report from Romano states that Calafiori has left his camp with Italy after just one of their two international games over the break , with Italy staff refusing to risk playing him following his freak injury against France. The defender played a part in their 3-1 surprise win over Didier Deschamps' men, but was substituted after Ousmane Dembele was fouled and toppled onto the defender in what looked like a serious leg injury. The Arsenal defender will return to London, where he will be assessed by the Gunners' medical staff ahead of his road to recovery in the Premier League.



As a result, it means that he will no longer play a part in their game against Israel on Monday evening with Gunners bosses sweating over his potential return..