Italian international Riccardo Calafiori might not be in the starting lineup for Arsenal’s Champions League semifinal second leg against Atletico Madrid tonight. Manager Mikel Arteta is reportedly considering the “added security” that Cristhian Mosquera and Piero Hincapie could provide.
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Arsenal is set to host Atletico Madrid at the Emirates Stadium for the decisive second leg of their Champions League semifinal tie. The first match in Madrid concluded with a 1-1 draw.
Calafiori recently returned to action after an extended absence, playing the full 90 minutes in their 3-0 victory over Fulham last weekend.
Despite the Italian defender’s recent appearance and appearing “sharp,” reports from Standard.co.uk suggest that Arteta “could be tempted by the added security of Cristhian Mosquera and Piero Hincapie” for tonight’s high-stakes encounter.
Calafiori has contributed one goal and three assists in 32 appearances for Arsenal across all competitions this season. He is currently in his second season with the club, with his contract running until June 2029.