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Riccardo Calafiori answers questions in press conference

The 22-year-old Italian defender recently returned to Italy for a match against Leandro Trossard’s Belgium. Before the game, Riccardo Calafiori talked about a few things to the press. Calafiori spoke on the difference between playing in Serie A and the Premier League. He also talked about his coaches, Mikel Arteta and Luciano Spaletti, the similarities between their play styles, and what he feels about them. Calafiori also mentioned that ever since moving to Arsenal, his life has changed a lot.

Calafiori has looked very good this season. Scoring an important goal and playing important minutes for Arteta. Strength and intelligence are his best attributes. Playing for a club like Arsenal at a young age is a testament to his talent. During the trip, he attended the game between his former side Bologna and Parma which ended in a draw. Showing his love for the club and it’s fans. He also talked about his relationship with people at Bologna in the press conference. Let’s look at what he had to say.

Riccardo Calafiori on coming back to Italy

The defender returned to Roma to play for the national team. He was at Roma for many years, rising up the ranks through the youth system and eventually making a name for himself. Unfortunately, he had to move away to do that. After a loan spell at Genoa, he was sold to FC Basel. He was impressive for the Swiss club and returned to Italy when Bologna came calling.

At Bologna, he looked like a star. It was during this time when Arsenal were first linked to him. Riccardo Calafiori spoke fondly of his former employers and came to see the match against Parma that ended in a draw. He said that while playing for Bologna, it was the first time he felt important for a club, a city, and its people. The player helped them finish in a Champions League spot and then left for Arsenal. He has a great relationship with everyone at the club and was happy to see his former colleagues.

During this international break, he stepped on the Stadio Olimpico turf for the first time since leaving Italy. Even though the Italians threw a two-goal lead, it could’ve been worse as they were down to ten men after Lorenzo Pellegrini went off five minutes before halftime.

Difference between Serie A and The Premier League and other things that he said

Riccardo Calafiori said that the two leagues have different intensities and every game in the Premier League is hard fought. The focus on defense is a lot more in Italy but considering that he plays for Arsenal I don’t think he misses playing defense. The youngster said that following the Premier League is also more entertaining, something both of us can agree upon.

He spoke on the similarities and differences between his coaches for club and country. According to him, Arteta and Spaletti, like to take charge of the game rather than sitting back. Having control of the game means less work for defenders. This could be the reason behind him liking this approach.

He also talked about how life has been since joining Arsenal. The Italian defender was initially unfit but was great when he came back. He said his life has changed in the last three to four months and he is expected to be good. There is competition for the starting back four at Arsenal but he has shown why he deserves to start.

Riccardo Calafiori is showing what Arsenal bought him for. A strong fullback who can play as the CB too and can invert into the midfield. Under the right guidance, this Arsenal defense will only get stronger. With some luck, he could help Arsenal win the title this year.

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