Calafiori sounds the alarm at Arsenal

The Arsenal infirmary, which has not yet begun to empty… is becoming more and more crowded with each passing game. And in the second half of the Champions League match with Shakhtar, Riccardo Calafiori was forced to leave the field due to hyperextension of his left knee. The same one who was destroyed at the age of 16, when he was still part of the Roma youth team.

“Calafiori’s departure is a little worrying. We’ll see…” admitted Mikel Arteta, who was less than optimistic about the Italian defender’s outlook ahead of the big Premier League clash against Liverpool this weekend.

Calafiori tried to return to the field. But he immediately plopped down on the grass, realizing that something was wrong. From England, various media reported that the club’s medical services began conducting various tests on him in the same Emirates dressing room. On the pitch, Arteta’s medical staff could be seen giving him a classic ‘box check’. At this time, ligament injury cannot be ruled out.

At best, and even more so after listening to Mikel, it seems unlikely that Calafiori will be able to make it to the fateful showdown against Liverpool next Sunday at the Emirates. A dramatic situation, since the Spanish coach also practically ruled out the still injured Odegaard and Saka.

The issue of the defensive line is especially sensitive. And besides Calafiori, Arsenal will also be without Saliba due to suspension… and Timber, Tomiyasu and Tierney due to injury. Kiwior, who was sent off by Arteta against Bournemouth despite coming on as a substitute for the blunder that led to Rai’s penalty which resulted in a 2-0 lead, will have to feature again.

Another who should appear is Lewis-Skelly, who will replace Calafiori tonight and who could make his Premier League starting debut in a high-profile match against Liverpool which, despite being back in October, appears to be decisive importance for winning the title. in the season finale.