Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori has sent a playful warning to his teammate Leandro Trossard. The message was sent ahead of Italy’s clash against Belgium in the Nations League.
Calafiori tells Leandro Trosaard to reach out as the two teammates face off in the Nations League. The Italian joined the Gunners in the recent summer transfer window and has been an important part of the squad ever since.
The 22-year-old moved to Emirates Stadium from Bologna for a fee of 42 million euros. He was an important player for the Italian club and had an impressive record in Serie A. Riccardo made his debut for Arsenal in the Premier League match against title rivals Manchester City.
Mikel Arteta showed confidence in the youngster and put him in the starting 11. The defender scored the equaliser for the Gunners bringing the score to 1-1. Calafiori hit a beautiful outer with his foot that landed into Ederson’s goal. The Italian’s goal was even among the top goals of the month of Arsenal.
Calafiori sent a playful threat to his Arsenal teammate Leandro Trossard before they faced each other. The Thursday match will see the two teammates going head-to-head. While talking about facing his teammate Calfiori had something to say in the pre-match conference according to FootItalia. He said-
” I told him to be careful. Jokes aside he’s a great friend and an amazing player”.
Both of these Arsenal players have been an important part of Arteta’s plan this season. These two will look to continue their brilliant form for their countries in the international break.
Italy vs Belgium in match day 3 of the Nations League
Matchday three of the Nations League will see many heavyweights facing off against each other. England faces Greece, Belgium vs Italy, France vs Isreal and, many more. The top two teams in each group will move to the knockout stage. The progress in the Nations League matches will boost the team’s chances for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Italy are on a four-game winning streak and will look to continue their form. They have come from dominating victories against Israel and France in the initial games of the Nations League. The Italians will aim to register a win against Belgium on matchday 3.
Belgium have had a mixed start to their Nations league campaign. They won their opening match 3-0 against Israel. The second had a different story as the Belgian side were outmatched by 2018 World Cup winners France. The French defeated the Belgians 2-0. They will look to bag crucial points against a strong Italian side.
Italian points out similarities between Spaletti and Arteta
Riccardo Calafiori thinks that both Arteta and Spalleti have a mirrored approach. He says both the managers want to dominate the game through their style and he agrees with them. The similar approach of these two coaches has helped Calafiori gel well in both club and international games.
The 24-year-old agrees with his coach’s approach towards the game. He believes that it is important to face opponents with a confident approach and not fall out at the back. The Italian says that both the managers have shown confidence in him and given him opportunities.
Arsenal acquired Riccardo from Bologna after his impressive spell in Euro 2024. The Italian said that the Premier League is very different from Serie A. Mikel Arteta has shown faith in the 24-year-old and the opportunities have not gone in vain.
Italy will face Belgium next on matchday 3 of the Nations League. The Italians will look to continue their winning streak. On the side of the Belgians, they will look to battle it out for crucial points. The table toppers of each group will make it to the knockout stage. It would be interesting to see how things turn out.
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