Arsenal FC's Injury Woes Continue as Riccardo Calafiori Suffers Setback

Calafiori's Injury Blow

Arsenal FC has been dealt another injury blow with the news that young defender Riccardo Calafiori has suffered a setback in his recovery from a muscle injury. The Italian defender has been out of action since the pre-season and was expected to return to action in the coming weeks, but he has now suffered a setback in his rehabilitation.

Calafiori is a highly-rated defender who joined Arsenal from Roma in 2021. He has made a handful of appearances for the Gunners, but he has struggled with injuries throughout his time at the club.

The injury to Calafiori is a major blow to Arsenal, who are already without a number of key players due to injury. Kieran Tierney, Thomas Partey, and Emile Smith Rowe are all currently sidelined, and their absence has left manager Mikel Arteta short of options in several positions.

Arsenal's Injury Crisis

Arsenal's injury problems have been a major factor in their poor start to the season. The Gunners have lost their first three matches of the Premier League campaign and are currently bottom of the table.

Arteta has been forced to field a number of inexperienced players in recent weeks, and the team has struggled to adapt to the demands of the Premier League. The injury to Calafiori is likely to make Arsenal's task even more difficult.

Calafiori's Future

It is unclear when Calafiori will be fit to return to action. The injury is a setback, but it is not expected to be long-term. The Italian defender will be hoping to return to action as soon as possible and help Arsenal improve their form.

Calafiori is a talented defender with a bright future. He has the potential to become a key player for Arsenal, but he needs to stay fit and get a run of games under his belt.

Other Arsenal News

In other Arsenal news, Ousmane Dembélé has been ruled out of France's UEFA Nations League squad due to injury. The Barcelona winger missed Arsenal's pre-season tour of the United States due to injury, and he is now set to miss the upcoming international break.

Dembélé has been linked with a move to Arsenal in recent weeks, but it is unclear whether the Gunners will make a move for the winger. Dembélé is a talented player, but he has a history of injuries. Arsenal may be reluctant to sign a player who is likely to spend a lot of time on the sidelines.