Arsenal defender, Riccardo Calafiori, has departed from Italy’s camp after suffering a knee injury during his country’s World Cup qualifying game on Thursday.
Naija News reports Calafiori sustained the knee injury during Italy’s 2-1 loss to Germany, forcing him to leave the team’s camp immediately.
The player is suspected to have suffered a knee collateral injury between grades one/two. However, the final assessment will be made by Arsenal when he returns to the club.
Confirming the development in a post via his X account on Friday, sports journalist, Fabrizio Romano wrote: “Riccardo Calafiori leaves Italy camp with immediate effect after knee injury suffered yesterday.
“Italy staff suggest Calafiori suffered knee collateral injury between grade one/two but final assessment will be made by Arsenal staff.”
Meanwhile, Chelsea have successfully completed the signings of Geovany Quenda and Dario Essugo from Sporting Lisbon in a deal worth approximately £62.5 million ($81 million).
The Portuguese club officially confirmed the transfers on Wednesday night, revealing that 17-year-old winger Quenda was acquired for nearly £44 million, while defensive midfielder Essugo, 20, was signed for £18.5 million.
Quenda, who had been linked with Manchester United and former manager Ruben Amorim, will remain at Sporting until the end of next season before joining Chelsea.
