Will Calafiori be fit to travel to face Atletico Madrid?

TL;DR

Riccardo Calafiori's fitness for Arsenal's upcoming match against Atletico Madrid is uncertain after missing recent games due to injury. His absence raises concerns for the team's performance in the Champions League.

Key points

Riccardo Calafiori missed recent matches due to injury
Concerns about his fitness for Atletico Madrid clash
Arsenal had expected his return for Newcastle United match

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Will Calafiori be fit to travel to face Atletico Madrid?

Riccardo Calafiori is one of several Arsenal players to have missed recent matches through injury, although the Gunners had expected him to return for the fixture against Newcastle United.

Supporters were surprised when the defender was absent from the squad, and there will now be concern regarding his availability for Arsenal’s Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid this week. With important matches approaching, fitness issues are being closely monitored.

Calafiori’s Importance to Arsenal

Calafiori is regarded as Arsenal’s first-choice left back, and when fully fit, he is expected to start regularly for Mikel Arteta’s side. His presence offers balance in defence as well as support going forward, making him an important figure in the current system.

If available, he would be a strong candidate to return straight to the starting line-up for the meeting with Atletico Madrid. Arsenal will want their strongest possible side on the pitch for such a demanding European encounter.

Positive Signs Ahead of Atletico Clash

According to Standard Sport, Calafiori’s absence against Newcastle United may have been a precautionary decision rather than a sign of any fresh setback.

The defender had been expected to be fit for the Newcastle match, which suggests there is a strong possibility he could be included in the squad to face Atletico Madrid in the Champions League this week.