Riccardo Calafiori
23-Year-Old
Arsenal
Premier
GTD
Injury Hip
Est. Return 11/23/2025
Not risked with Italy
Calafiori (hip) has had his injury confirmed by manager Gennaro Gattuso after leaving national team duty with Italy, according to Ali Rampling of The Athletic. "We tried [Riccardo], he had a few issues. I thank him for his commitment: he stayed here for a week, he could have played perhaps, but it wouldn't have been fair to him or Arsenal."
ANALYSIS
Calafiori has returned to Arsenal following the injury to his hip, but appears to be dealing with a more cautious move for the defender, ensuring he doesn't suffer further injury. That said, it appears he could make a quick turnaround, possibly returning to action when the club resumes play against Tottenham on Nov. 23. He has yet to miss a start in league play this season, a spot he will be expected to maintain Sunday if fit, with Myles Lewis-Skelly as a possible replacement.
Calafiori has returned to Arsenal following the injury to his hip, but appears to be dealing with a more cautious move for the defender, ensuring he doesn't suffer further injury. That said, it appears he could make a quick turnaround, possibly returning to action when the club resumes play against Tottenham on Nov. 23. He has yet to miss a start in league play this season, a spot he will be expected to maintain Sunday if fit, with Myles Lewis-Skelly as a possible replacement.
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Reporting to Arsenal early
Calafiori won't play in Sunday's game between Italy and Norway and will head back to London due to a hip ailment, Ansa reported.
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Establish himself at left back
Calafiori started all league games this season, recording one goal and two assists while being unused in the recent three games in the Champions League.
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Unused on bench
Calafiori (undisclosed) went unused on the bench during Wednesday's 2-0 win over Brighton in the Carabao Cup.
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Fit for cup match
Calafiori (undisclosed) is an option for Wednesday's match against Brighton, according to manager Mikel Arteta, per Simon Collings of The Standard.
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Picks up injury
Calafiori wad forced off the field in the 82nd minute of Sunday's 1-0 win over Crystal Palace due to an injury, according to manager Mikel Arteta. "Riccy [had a problem as well], let's see how that will go."
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Arsenal set to complete deal?
Arsenal are only details away from completing a move for Calafiori, according to Sky Sports.
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Arsenal are close to agreeing a deal with Bologna worth £42 million for the Italy defender. The Gunners are keen to bring the center-back before the start of the Premier League season, and for that to happen, negotiations must progress quickly. No other teams are interested in Calafiori at the moment, as there's a belief he'll either join Arsenal or remain at Bologna.
Arsenal are close to agreeing a deal with Bologna worth £42 million for the Italy defender. The Gunners are keen to bring the center-back before the start of the Premier League season, and for that to happen, negotiations must progress quickly. No other teams are interested in Calafiori at the moment, as there's a belief he'll either join Arsenal or remain at Bologna.