Riccardo Calafiori Injury: Likely available in season opener

Calafiori (undisclosed) has been involved in training this week and will be available for the season opener against Manchester United, coach Mikel Arteta said in a press conference. "They've been involved in the last few days so Gabriel, Calafiori, Timber, the three of them will be available."

Calafiori suffered an injury in a pre-season friendly but has been involved in training this week and will be available for the season opener against Manchester United. The Italian could likely see some minutes in an upcoming friendly to regain his fitness ahead of the start of the season. That said, with the decent performances of Myles Lewis-Skelly last season and his inability to remain fit for the Gunners, Calafiori will likely earn a bench role heading into 2025/26.