"Arsenal have reportedly been dealt another injury blow, with Riccardo Calafiori having to pull out of today's team to take on Brighton. The Italy international was at first named in Mikel Arteta's starting line up to take on the Seagulls, but was then pulled out and replaced by Myles Lewis-Skelly. According to the Evening Standard, this was because Calafiori felt something during the pre-match warm-up, though it's not yet clear how serious or long-term the issue is."
"In total, Calafiori picked up seven injuries last season, meaning he managed only 19 Premier League games, and 29 in all competitions in total. This season has been better for the former Bologna man, but he's now been dealt another setback, which is just what Arsenal don't need at a time when there are so many games coming up thick and fast."
"Arsenal are also without Jurrien Timber today, while Ben White and Cristhian Mosquera were also recently injured. On a more positive note, Gabriel Magalhaes is back on the bench for AFC, so that's a big boost in the centre-back position. Arsenal also have a lot of depth this term, so have been able to continue playing pretty strong line ups despite so many injuries in a variety of positions."
Riccardo Calafiori withdrew from Arsenal's starting lineup for the Brighton match after feeling something during the pre-match warm-up and was replaced by Myles Lewis-Skelly. The severity and expected recovery time of the issue remain unclear, and the withdrawal may be precautionary. Calafiori suffered seven injuries last season, limiting him to 19 Premier League appearances and 29 in all competitions, though his fitness has improved this season. Arsenal are managing multiple defensive absences, including Jurrien Timber, Ben White and Cristhian Mosquera, while Gabriel Magalhaes provides a boost from the bench. Squad depth has helped, but limits are being tested.
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