“Shocking Injury Update: Mikel Arteta Reveals Emotional Moment for Arsenal Star
**Mikel Arteta Provides Update on Arsenal’s ‘Emotional’ Star After Injury Scare**
Arsenal’s Riccardo Calafiori experienced an injury scare during the team’s 4-2 victory over Leicester City, leaving the stadium with a knee support and reportedly in tears in the dressing room, fearing a long absence.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta noted that Calafiori was “a bit emotional” after the incident but confirmed he is “in contention” to face PSG. The left-back, recently signed from Bologna for around £42 million, has made a strong impression, including a stunning goal in a 2-2 draw against Manchester City.
Arteta addressed the situation during his pre-match press conference, assuring fans that Calafiori has a chance to play against the French champions. He mentioned that both Calafiori and Ben White, who has missed the last two matches, would be assessed after a day off from training.
“We need to review them today,” Arteta said. “He was a bit emotional after the game; let’s see how he feels.”
When asked about what impressed him most about Calafiori since his arrival, Arteta praised his eagerness to join the club: “From the moment we spoke, he made it clear he wanted to be here. He believed he would be a perfect fit, and he is.”
Calafiori has quickly integrated into the team, making six appearances across competitions and establishing himself as a regular starter, playing the full match against Leicester before his knee issue.
As Arsenal prepares for a challenging home match against PSG in their second Champions League clash, Arteta emphasized their readiness. “We are excited for it,” he said. “These are the nights we want against a fantastic opponent. It’s a great opportunity for us to test our preparedness and how we can impose ourselves.”
