It was a moment that sent shivers down the spines of both fans and players alike. Calafiori, the young and promising star of the Italian national team, was taken off midway through the second half of the game against Les Bleus. The culprit? Ousmane Dembele, whose recklessness led to a collision with Alessandro Bastoni that left Calafiori writhing in pain on the ground.
“Calafiori is tough, he’ll be fine,” Romano assured the worried fans. “It’s just a knock, nothing serious.” However, Mikel Arteta and Arsenal were not taking any chances. With a crucial match against Israel on the horizon, they made the difficult decision to sideline the talented youngster, leaving Italy without one of their key players.
As the anticipation builds for their upcoming matches, Arsenal must now face the reality of their packed schedule. Next Sunday, they will clash with their arch-rivals Tottenham in a highly anticipated showdown. Then, it’s off to Italy to take on Atalanta in the opening match of the Champions League. But the challenges don’t end there, as three days later they face the daunting task of going up against Manchester City, a match that many believe will be their toughest test of the season.
With Calafiori out of commission, Arsenal will have to dig deep and rely on their depth to navigate through this grueling stretch of matches. Can they rise to the occasion and come out on top? Only time will tell. But one thing is for certain – the road ahead is filled with obstacles, and Arsenal must be prepared to face them head-on.