Arteta faces injury scare after concerning update on Arsenal star post-Leicester win

Arsenal secured a dramatic 4-2 win against Leicester City on Saturday, but concerns have arisen following reports that defender Riccardo Calafiori suffered a potential injury late in the match.

The Italy international was reportedly in tears after going down towards the end of the game, sparking fears that the Gunners may have another injury to contend with.

Late Drama Against Leicester

The match at the Emirates was far from straightforward, as Arsenal saw their two-goal lead slip away in the second half. Leicester’s James Justin scored twice to bring the Foxes level after the Gunners had taken an early advantage.

However, Arsenal managed to regain control deep into stoppage time. An own goal by Leicester’s Wilfred Ndidi in the 94th minute restored Arsenal’s lead, and Kai Havertz added a fourth to secure the victory.

The result keeps Arsenal unbeaten in the Premier League this season, with the team sitting in third place, just one point behind league leaders Liverpool.

Calafiori Injury Concerns

Despite the important win, the attention has shifted to Riccardo Calafiori, who appeared to suffer a knee injury in the dying moments of the match.

Reports from Teamnewsandtix suggest that Calafiori was visibly emotional after the incident, raising concerns about the severity of the injury.

The potential injury to the versatile defender comes at a difficult time for Mikel Arteta, with Arsenal already dealing with a number of absentees.

Captain Martin Odegaard, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Takehiro Tomiyasu, and Mike Merino are all currently sidelined, and the Gunners will be hoping that Calafiori’s injury is not as serious as feared.

Key Player for Arsenal

Calafiori joined Arsenal this summer from Bologna in a deal worth up to £42 million.

The 22-year-old has made four Premier League appearances so far this season, including a standout performance in the recent 2-2 draw against Manchester City, where he scored a crucial goal.

His versatility allows him to play both at left-back and centre-back, although most of his appearances have been on the left side of the defence.

With the Gunners preparing to host Paris Saint-Germain in a key Champions League clash on Tuesday night, Arteta will be hoping to have Calafiori available for selection.

However, with the injury concerns, the Arsenal manager may need to rely on his squad depth as they navigate through a busy fixture schedule.

For now, Arsenal fans and the club’s medical staff will await further updates on Calafiori’s condition, with hopes that the injury is not as severe as initially feared.