Riccardo Calafiori
ARSItaly
Left
May 19, 2002
23
6'2"
190 lb
LB
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Expected back Saturday
Calafiori (undisclosed) is expected to be in the squad for Saturday's game against Newcastle United, according to manager Mikel Arteta. "[Calafiori is] probably in the squad as well. You accept certain situations because it is what it is, but we are trying to implement a lot of things to give ourselves a better chance. He's been much better this season than he was in the previous season. He was really unlucky in the previous season that he had last year as well. He's putting so much into it as well, and hopefully we can keep him fit."
Analysis: Calafiori has missed the Gunners' last three matches in all competitions, but based on Arteta's words, he should be fit enough to see action against the Magpies. It remains to be seen whether Calafiori will jump into the starting XI right away or not, but if he doesn't, look for Piero Hincapie to continue starting at left-back.
Remains out
Calafiori (undisclosed) is out for Sunday's match against Manchester City.
Analysis: Calafiori is not with his team Sunday as he continues to recover, with his undisclosed injury too much to play through. This is now a third straight match out as he misses possibly the most important match of the season, with Piero Hincapie starting in his place.
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