Riccardo Calafiori, the Italian defender, has been named in Arsenal’s starting eleven for their upcoming match against Burnley on Monday evening. This decision comes as the Gunners aim to solidify their position and take a significant step towards winning their first Premier League title in two decades.
Manager Mikel Arteta has selected a robust lineup for this essential fixture against a Burnley side already relegated from the league. Calafiori’s inclusion is notable given recent concerns about his fitness levels.
The Italian defender was substituted at halftime during Arsenal’s previous 1-0 victory over West Ham, sparking some worry about a potential recurrence of an injury. Calafiori has experienced several injury-related absences throughout the current campaign, leading Arteta to deploy players such as Hincapie and Lewis-Skelly in the left-back position.
Overall, Calafiori has participated in 34 games across all competitions for the North London club this season. Despite the prior fitness concerns, the former Bologna player has received the medical clearance to feature in Monday’s match.
Arsenal vs. Burnley – Starting Lineups
Arsenal: Raya, Mosquera, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Rice, Eze, Odegaard, Saka, Havertz, Trossard
Burnley: Weiss, Walker, Esteve, Tuanzebe, Pires, Luis, Ugochukwu, Tchaouna, Mejbri, Anthony, Flemming