Arsenal Fans’ Worst Fears Realized as Calafiori Goes Down with Injury
The Emirates Stadium erupted in wild celebrations as Arsenal secured a 4-2 victory over Leicester City, but the jubilation was short-lived. Footage emerged at full-time that left supporters worried about the fitness of one of their key players.
Wilfred Ndidi’s own goal and a late strike from Kai Havertz ensured the Gunners extended their unbeaten run in the Premier League. However, the real concern lies with Italian defender Riccardo Calafiori, who appeared to suffer a knee injury during the last-minute celebrations.
As the video shows, Calafiori was seen grimacing in pain after Arsenal’s fourth goal, and further reports suggest he left the pitch in tears. The 22-year-old, who joined the club from Bologna in July, is already an established Italian international and has quickly become a fan favorite.
The talented defender has impressed at right-back, replacing Ben White in recent weeks. However, this latest injury concern could see him facing a spell on the sidelines, which would be a significant blow to Mikel Arteta’s side.
Fans were also left stunned that Calafiori avoided a red card during the match, with Arteta forced to clear up the decision. "I haven’t seen the action, but I got really worried when that happened because he gave the foul, but I haven’t seen the replay," the Arsenal boss said.
Despite the win, Arteta praised his team’s performance, saying, "It got very emotional, more emotional than we wanted certainly… I’m even happier how we dealt with that situation afterwards. It was emotionally superb, in control, very clear in what we have to do…"
With a busy schedule ahead, Arsenal fans will be hoping for a speedy recovery for Calafiori. The Gunners’ next match is against Chelsea, and they’ll need all hands on deck to secure a positive result.
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