A possible injury might ruin Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori’s incredible debut in a red shirt. According to sources, the defender was in “tears” after losing the game against Leicester City on Saturday afternoon 4-2.

After falling behind 2-0 in the Premier League match in north London, the Foxes managed to fight back, and Kai Havertz added a late winner to seal the victory. Leandro Trossard’s goal in stoppage time turned the tie around. Although the victory was welcome, there may be some unfavourable news as Calafiori may have had a knee injury in the final moments of the match, which knocked the team out of the top division before Liverpool’s victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers later in the day.

Calafiori ‘In Tears’ Following Arsenal Victory

If the defender has a knee injury, he might not be able to play for a while.

According to a tip on X (previously Twitter) by user @teamnewsandtix, there is considerable concern that Calafiori may have hurt his knee during stoppage time against Leicester, right after Trossard had scored the game-winning goal against the struggling Foxes. His message said:

“There is considerable worry that yesterday during stoppage time, Riccardo Calafiori hurt his knee. After the game, there have been rumours that he was crying.

Although Calafiori passes his Arsenal medical without incident, he experienced knee difficulties earlier in his career. Additionally, the defender has been tremendous for the Gunners this season, playing a key role in a spectacular goal against Manchester City last week, earning him the moniker “sensational.”

The defender was said to be in “tears” following the match against Steve Cooper’s team, but the knee injury against Leicester could hinder his progress at the Emirates Stadium.

After Ben White suffered a knee injury, Jurrien Timber moved to the right side of defence, where Calafiori had previously played. However, there are now questions about Calafiori’s availability, and another injury crisis may occur at the Emirates Stadium—Mikel Arteta’s team has been struggling in the midfield lately.

Calafiori is the perfect addition to the Gunners’ squad.

Although the Italian has been excellent, his injury may be harmful.

After an incredible summer campaign for the Italian national team at EURO 2024, Calafiori made his debut. After joining the national team, the Azzurri only made it to the round of sixteen in the competition; nevertheless, Calafiori’s assist in the penultimate minute of Italy’s campaign against Croatia in the group stage propelled them into the knockout stages, attracting interest from other teams.

After weeks of negotiations, Arsenal decided to sign him from Bologna in the summer. Although he won’t replace William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes as the starting centre back anytime soon, he’s a great backup for when things get tough during the season and can also play on the left side of defence.

Arsenal will be severely hampered by an injury, especially without White. As a result, Timber will have to move back to the defensive line, starting at left back with adolescent Myles Lewis-Skelly. Although the young kid is gifted, Paris Saint-Germain and other teams could be a significant obstacle for the academy graduate.