Arsenal Manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Riccardo Calafiori will spend the next few weeks after one knee on the side Injury in international service.
The Italian slipped awkwardly during his team’s 2-1 defeat against Germany and later complained about a “strange” feeling in his knee when he fell out of the stadium.
Calafiori was soon sent to tests to determine the severity of his injury, and Areteta confirmed that the 22-year-old was lucky enough to avoid something serious, but still need time to recover.
“Unfortunately, Riccardo has again recorded an injury to the national team,” said Areta. “Really unhappy how it happened. It could have been much worse.
“Hopefully it will be a question of weeks. But we have to see how this injury develops.”
Areta confirmed that he expects wing players Bukayo Saka to be put back into action with Fulham after over three months with a thigh injury on Tuesday, and there is hope for a possible return for defense lawyers Jurrien Timber.
“[Timber] Was pretty sick for a long time, “said Areta about the Dutchman, who missed his team’s international games because of a mistake.” He has felt much better in the past few days. “
Arsenal only has nine games to close the gap against the leaders of the Premier League Liverpool and will have the first opportunity this week when you compete against Fulham. The Areta team is 12 points behind the red, which are in action against Everton on Wednesday.