Riccardo Calafiori suffers freak injury in Nations League game

Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori picked up a freak injury during Italy’s Nations League opener against France on Friday night, Report informs via Football Today.

The Gunners ace started on the left side of the back three for the Azzurri and he produced an assured performance under his substitution.

The 22-year-old suffered a freak injury after Ousmane Dembele accidentally kicked the back of his right knee. Calafiori was instantly in pain.

He managed to continue playing after the incident, but could not carry on for long. He was substituted in the 71st minute of the encounter.

The centre-back was spotted limping on the touchline and it remains to be seen whether he has picked up a serious injury or just a knock.

Arsenal will be anxiously waiting for the full assessment. The club can ill-afford to lose another big summer signing with an injury setback.