Arsenal received positive news regarding Riccardo Calafiori's injury, as he trained with teammates ahead of their Champions League match against Atletico Madrid.
Arsenal receive positive Calafiori injury news before Atletico Madrid clash
Italy star Riccardo Calafiori trained with his Arsenal teammates on Tuesday, on the eve of a Champions League match against Atletico Madrid.
Arsenal are preparing for the first leg of the Champions League semifinals against Atletico Madrid.
The Gunners will visit Diego Simeone at the Wanda Metropolitano on Wednesday, April 29, with the decider played at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday, May 5.
LONDON, ENGLAND ā SEPTEMBER 13: Riccardo Calafiori of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Nottingham Forest at Emirates Stadium on September 13, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
Italy international Calafiori was spotted training with his teammates on Tuesday, reportsĀ Football London, suggesting the Italian defender should be available for the trip to Spain.
Calafiori suffered a knock in Arsenalās 1-0 win over Sporting CP on April 7 and has not featured since.
Riccardo Calafiori has returned to training with Arsenal, indicating a positive update on his injury status.
Arsenal's Champions League match against Atletico Madrid is scheduled for the first leg of the semifinals.
Calafiori's return to training boosts Arsenal's squad depth and options ahead of their crucial match against Atletico Madrid.
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He was also unavailable for Arsenalās latest game against Newcastle on Saturday despite arriving at the Emirates Stadium with his teammates.
Calafiori, a former Bologna and Roma defender, is in his second season at Arsenal. He has scored one goal and provided three assists in 31 appearances across all competitions in 2025-26.