Riccardo Calafiori shares Arsenal training ground update after lengthy injury
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Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori has posted on social media to share a training ground image ahead of their Champions League clash with Dinamo Zagreb.
The Italian defender has had a rocky start to life with the Gunners, as injuries have hampered his ability to be reliably available.
The last time the former Bologna man played for Arsenal was against Brighton on 4 January.
Since his enforced absence, the North London side have won only once in all competitions.
News that the Italian is back on the training pitch will be welcomed by Arsenal fans, after Jurrien Timber’s rocky performance against Aston Villa in a 2-2 draw (18 January).
Riccardo Calafiori looking to make up for lost time at Arsenal
The Italian international was Arsenal’s marquee signing in the Summer, after an impressive European Championship performance.
Calafiori was signed for £42million [BBC Sport], and it was hoped that his versatility at left-back and centre-back would give Arsenal an added dimension as they chase a first Premier League title since 2004.
Whilst injuries have hampered that somewhat, the Italian has performed well when fit, and will hope to put his fitness issues behind him.
Mikel Arteta will be happy to see his big summer purchase back in training, and the Italian is expected to be available for their Champions League clash with Dinamo Zagreb. [Arsenal]
Posting on his Instagram story, the Italian looks raring to go, sporting a black, green and red training top.
The man Calafiori was brought in to replace, Oleksandr Zinchenko, has been linked with a move across town to rivals Chelsea.
In other news, the Gunners could be set to sign Matheus Cunha after a surpring “u-turn”.
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