North London Derby scare for Arsenal as Calafiori leaves Italy camp after sustaining injury
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Calafiori leaves Italy camp || Imago

North London Derby scare for Arsenal as Calafiori leaves Italy camp after sustaining injury

Stephen Oladehinde 18:22 - 08.09.2024

Arsenal’s new signing Riccardo Calafiori has left the Italy camp after sustaining an injury against France.

Calafiori was in action for Italy against France as the Italians defeated the Les Blues for the first time on home soil over 70 years ago.

However, despite the win, the defender sustained an awkward injury during the game, leaving fans worried.

The 22-year-old was replaced in the visitor's 3-1 victory after suffering an ankle injury in the second half.

Calafiori leaves camp

Arsenal have recalled Riccardo Calafiori back to the club after he sustained an injury ahead of the North London derby.

According to Daily Mail, the first assumption was that it was an impact injury rather than something more serious, but now that the Italian has been brought back to London for recovery.

Calafiori injured against France || Imago
Calafiori injured against France || Imago

 The incident happened when Ousmane Dembele was challenged by Bastoni and collapsed, his studs catching Calafiori's leg in the process.

After the event, the defender was hurt and tried to continue the game before he was substituted by the head coach. 

The defender will not be available for Italy's next game against Israel at the Bozsik Arena in another Nations League game.

Calafiori in action for Italy || Imago
Calafiori in action for Italy || Imago

After the international break, Arsenal's next match is the North London derby against fierce rivals Tottenham.

Arsenal will be without Declan Rice for the game due to suspension and could also have Calafiori out of the Tottenham game.

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