Riccardo Calafiori

Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori (23) suffered an injury setback during his side’s 3‑2 pre‑season friendly win against Newcastle United in Singapore.

Mikel Arteta: ¨Yeah, he said that he felt a little tweak, so I don't know how big it is but hopefully not.¨ (Source: Arsenal)

Initial concerns arose after fans spotted him with a bandage, but he later appeared in training without support or a limp. Calafiori joined the squad's final Singapore session before heading to Hong Kong for a friendly against Tottenham. (Source: Daily Canon)

Update Thursday 31 Juli 2025

Asked after Arsenal’s 1-0 friendly defeat against Tottenham in Hong Kong whether there was any risk of them missing the match against Manchester United on August 21, Arteta told reporters: “I don’t think so. If they evolve like they’ve evolved in the last few days — Gabriel Magalhaes, Calafiori and Timber — the three of them will be available.” (Source: gunnerblog)

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