Arsenal’s Calafiori Breaks Silence on West Ham Loss, Points Fingers at Teammate
Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori has spoken out following the Gunners’ disappointing 2-0 defeat to West Ham, insisting he won’t take full responsibility for the loss while subtly blaming one of his teammates.
The Italian center-back, who had a difficult night at the London Stadium, acknowledged his role in the first goal but urged Arsenal fans to shift their focus to another player who failed to deliver defensively.
“I won’t lose my sleep over the loss,” Calafiori stated in a post-match interview. “I know I fumbled for the first goal, but you can’t blame me alone. Instead, blame him.”
While he did not mention the player by name, reports suggest he was referring to an Arsenal teammate who failed to complete a single successful tackle throughout the game. Many fans have directed their frustration at Calafiori and goalkeeper David Raya, but the 21-year-old defender believes the criticism should be distributed more fairly.
Arsenal struggled throughout the match, conceding twice in the first half as West Ham capitalized on defensive errors. The Gunners dominated possession but lacked sharpness in both attack and defense, leading to their second defeat in three Premier League matches.
Calafiori, who arrived at Arsenal with high expectations, has been under scrutiny for his recent performances. However, his comments indicate that he believes another player should be held accountable for the defensive frailties on the night.
While many Arsenal supporters have targeted both Calafiori and young full-back Lino Sousa, analysts have pointed out that the unnamed player’s lack of defensive contribution left the backline exposed.
This loss has further dented Arsenal’s title hopes, leaving Mikel Arteta with a lot to reflect on before their next crucial fixture. As the backlash continues, fans will be eager to see how the squad responds to this latest setback.
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