After sustaining a leg injury during Italy's match against France, defender Riccardo Calafiori has been released back to Arsenal. Though optimistic that the issue was minor, Italy's manager, Luciano Spalletti, decided it best for Calafiori to return home, especially since he was unfit to train with his team this weekend. With Arsenal's busy schedule approaching, including matches against Tottenham and Manchester City, the club is hopeful that Calafiori's injury won't result in a lengthy absence.
Calafiori's injury occurred in a bizarre collision during the match, where Ousmane Dembele's studs raked his leg following a challenge from Italian defender Alessandro Bastoni. Despite requiring immediate treatment, Calafiori played on for a brief period until it was deemed necessary to substitute him. As he returns to Arsenal, concerns linger about the impact of this injury on his integration into the squad, particularly with his limited appearances since joining the club.
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