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3w ago

Calafiori’s Pre-Season Knock Raises Fitness Concerns for Arsenal

Arsenal have called on new signing Cristhian Mosquera for defensive cover after Calafiori’s early exit in the Newcastle friendly.

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Overview

  • Riccardo Calafiori was substituted in the 49th minute of Sunday’s 3-2 pre-season win over Newcastle United after sustaining a knock.
  • The 23-year-old defender posted an Instagram update reassuring fans that he is monitoring the issue and hoping to avoid a lengthy layoff.
  • Mikel Arteta described Calafiori’s injury as a minor tweak and expressed optimism that it will not sideline him for significant preparation time.
  • Arsenal added 18-year-old Cristhian Mosquera this summer to provide versatile cover across the backline amid ongoing durability questions.
  • The club will assess Calafiori’s fitness ahead of friendlies against Tottenham, Villarreal and Athletic Bilbao and the Aug. 17 opener at Old Trafford.