Riccardo Calafiori
ARSItaly
Left
May 19, 2002
23
6'2"
190 lb
LB
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Doubt for Burnley clash
Calafiori (undisclosed) is a doubt for Monday's clash against Burnley after being forced off at halftime of Sunday's win over West Ham, according to coach Mikel Arteta. "We don't know whether he's going to be available now. We still have days ahead. Hopefully, it's nothing serious. We'll have to wait and see how he reacts."
Analysis: Calafiori was one of Arsenal's standout performers in the first half against West Ham before getting pulled at the break, and the club is set to monitor him closely over the next few days before deciding on his availability for Monday's matchup against the Clarets. Myles Lewis-Skelly or Piero Hincapie are the leading options to step in at left-back if Calafiori doesn't get the green light. Arsenal will be pushing hard to have their top defensive pieces ready as they gear up for the final stretch of what's shaping up to be a potential title-winning and Champions League final-winning run.
Taken off injured
Calafiori was taken off at halftime of Sunday's 1-0 win over West Ham due to an apparent injury, according to manager Mikel Arteta, per James Olley of ESPN.
Analysis: Calafiori would be taken off at halftime Sunday after being one of the more influential pieces to start the match, raising questions about his health. That said, it has now been deemed that he was taken off due to injury, although little else has been said. This is something to monitor as they conclude the season and a possible title chance, as he did start in their past three games at left-back, with Myles Lewis-Skelly or Piero Hincapie as a possible replacement.
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