Overview
- Italy removed Riccardo Calafiori from contention for the World Cup qualifier against Norway after he missed the win over Moldova and did not rejoin full training.
- Gennaro Gattuso said the defender pushed to play but it was not fair to risk him for either Italy or Arsenal.
- The issue traces to a hip problem sustained in Arsenal’s match against Sunderland, according to club-focused reporting.
- Football Italia reported that Arsenal doctors conferred with Italy’s medical staff and expressed confidence he can be ready for the North London Derby.
- Fabrizio Romano reported that Arsenal confirm he will be available for Tottenham, describing the situation as overload rather than a new injury.