BREAKING NEWS:”Riccardo Calafiori was seen in tears after possibly injuring his knee during the celebrations for Leandro Trossard’s winning goal.” Concerns have arisen that the defender may have been hurt at the end of the match against Leicester City.

Reports suggest that one of Arsenal’s key defenders may have sustained an injury towards the end of their match against Leicester City. Despite this concern, the spotlight remains on Arsenal’s strong performance, particularly that of new signing Riccardo Calafiori, who has earned widespread praise.

Gabriel Martinelli, Arsenal’s Brazilian forward, recently lauded Calafiori, referring to him as a “crack” player—a term used in Italian and Spanish football to describe an exceptional talent. Martinelli’s compliment came after Arsenal’s 4-2 win over Leicester City, enhancing Calafiori’s reputation within the squad under manager Mikel Arteta.

This victory maintained Arsenal’s unbeaten run in the Premier League. The match at the Emirates Stadium was intense, with Arsenal taking an early 2-0 lead.

However, Leicester responded by scoring twice in a 15-minute span to level the game. Despite this setback, Arsenal regained control and scored two late goals, including one in stoppage time, to secure the 4-2 win. This result keeps Arsenal just one point behind league leaders Liverpool, firmly in the title race.

Calafiori, who joined Arsenal from Bologna during the summer transfer window as the club’s most expensive signing, is steadily becoming a key figure. He has now started two consecutive Premier League matches, demonstrating his growing influence and value to the team. In the Leicester match, his contributions were crucial to securing the win.

Mikel Arteta is integrating the Italian defender into his system, and Calafiori’s recent performances are proving his worth. He made a significant impact in the previous week’s 2-2 draw with Manchester City, where he scored a goal, showing his ability to perform in high-pressure situations.

Following the Leicester win, Calafiori posted a team photo on Instagram, captioned, “Never give up, great job guys!” Martinelli responded in Italian, again calling him a “crack,” highlighting the high regard he has earned from his teammates.

As Arsenal’s most expensive signing, there have been high expectations for Calafiori. Arteta has carefully managed his introduction to English football, gradually increasing his playing time. If Calafiori continues his impressive form, he could become a crucial player for Arsenal as the season progresses, helping them in their title challenge.