Arsenal star praises fans for ‘unbelievable atmosphere’

“I really enjoyed it,” Calafiori said. “The crowd was good, the atmosphere was unbelievable. It’s a clear message. We have to think step-by-step, because of course, Tuesday we have a massive, massive game, and we’re focusing on this game.

“We’re fighting for everything at this moment, and the end of the season I think is the most important part of the season, so we have to be ready. There is no ‘tiredness’ at the moment.”

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Perhaps more than anyone else, Calafiori has every incentive to give his all to the final few weeks of the season. The 23-year-old is fighting for the first honours of his senior career, and with Italy failing to qualify for the summer World Cup, he has no reason to hold himself back physically.

Calafiori’s recent injuries have disrupted his momentum over the last couple of months, but now that he’s back in the team, he’s showing what he can offer.

When he’s playing as well as he did on Saturday, the Italian international is always likely to provoke a positive reaction from the supporters. The hope is that the good vibes can carry the team through the rest of the May fixtures.