Arsenal Lost Key Defender Before Match: What Happened to Calafiori.
27.12.2025
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Shostal Oleksandr
27.12.2025
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Player's Departure Due to Injury
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta announced that Riccardo Calafiori had to withdraw from the match against Brighton due to feeling "something very unusual" during training. The Italian defender was ruled out at the last minute, and Myles Lewis-Skelly stepped in, helping the team secure a 2-1 victory at the Emirates Stadium.“He felt something very unusual during training,” said Arteta.At the time of substitution, Calafiori was an important element of the team, so his absence was felt during the game.This situation highlights the importance of player rotation within the team, as injuries can occur at any moment. Arsenal managed to adapt to the loss of the player and continue their path in the season, but questions about Calafiori's condition remain relevant for the coaching staff.
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