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In starting XI Wednesday Calafiori (strain) is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's UCL matchup versus Kairat.

Impact Calafiori has been surprisingly included in the initial lineup despite coming off a one-month absence, but it's unclear how much playing time he's ready for. With Myles Lewis-Skelly also featuring against Kairat, the Italian could play in a central spot, focusing on defensive duties while he's on the field.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Features in practice Calafiori (strain) has trained Tuesday after missing the last month of action due to injury, Simon Collings of The Sun reports.

Impact Calafiori might still need more time to be ready to start, but his comeback could be close in upcoming weeks. He should eventually be a solid alternative to Myles Lewis-Skelly and Piero Hincapie at left-back. Prior to the issue, Calafiori racked up 24 shots, 23 crosses, 45 clearances, one goal and three assists in 19 appearances across all competitions.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Another match out Calafiori (strain) is out for Sunday's match against Manchester United.

Impact Calafiori will extend his absence for yet another match, missing an eighth straight game due to a strain. A return for the defender is still up in the air, with no clear return date, having two chances to play this week, facing Kairat on Wednesday and Leeds on Saturday.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Uncertain for Sunday Calafiori (strain) is uncertain for Sunday's game against Manchester United, manager Mikel Arteta told media during Friday's pre-match press conference. "We still have another trai...

Impact Calafiori has yet to play in 2026 due to a muscular strain, but it seems he has a chance of returning to the squad if everything goes well in Saturday's training session. If healthy, Calafiori should contend for a starting role on the left side of the defense. Myles Lewis-Skelly has been playing at left-back in the meantime.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

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Still needs a few more weeks Calafiori is set to miss a few more weeks as he recovers from a muscle injury, according to manager Mikel Arteta. "It's a muscle injury. He's progressing, but we don't know. I thin...

Impact Calafiori has been out for around the past two weeks and will continue his absence, as the defender is still a few weeks away. That said, he is dealing with a strain, and the club is taking his return cautiously to avoid aggravating the injury. With a return date still up in the air, the soonest it appears he could return is Jan. 25 against Manchester United, likely to miss out against Nottingham on Jan. 17 and Inter Milan on Jan. 20.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Still not ready to return Calafiori (undisclosed) won't be an option for Sunday's Carabao Cup game against Portsmouth, coach Mikel Arteta said in the press conference. "I don't think so. I think that game i...

Impact Calafiori missed the last four games due to an undisclosed injury and will miss a fifth game in a row since Sunday's Carabao Cup game against Portsmouth is coming too early for him. The Italian will hope to be back available for next Saturday's Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest since he was a regular starter at left-back for the Gunners prior to his injury. Until then, Piero Hincapie and Myles Lewis-Skelly are the main options to replace him in the defense.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Remains unavailable Calafiori (undisclosed) is not an option for Thursday's match against Liverpool, according to manager Mikel Arteta. "No, they are out again. I think [they could be back] pretty soo...

Impact Calafiori is going to sit out another match as he awaits his return to play from an undisclosed injury, with the defender set to miss a fourth straight game due to the injuries. This will leave the likes of Piero Hincapie or Myles Lewis-Skelly to see the start at left-back, as the club continue without their regular. He is nearing the final stages of his recovery, with a return to play potentially coming in their next league match against Nottingham Forest on Jan. 17.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing against Bournemouth Calafiori (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's clash against Bournemouth, manager Mikel Arteta confirmed Friday.

Impact Calafiori picked up his current issue during warmups prior to a Dec. 27 matchup versus Brighton. However, little is known about the injury, and he's now set to miss a third successive game. With the Gunners' main left-back still unavailable, Piero Hincapie might be deployed in that position again to take advantage of his defensive strength.

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Suffers injury in warmups Calafiori suffered an undisclosed injury during wamups before Saturday's game against Brighton and won't be available.

Impact The Italian defender was expected to start at left-back, but now he's been ruled out altogether from this match. This means Myles Lewis-Skelly will get the nod as his replacement.

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Clears suspension Calafiori is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.

Impact Calafiori has served his suspension due to yellow cards accumulation in the Premier League and is set to return in the next contest. The left-back has been a regular starter in the defense for the Gunners this season and should claim back that role against Everton on Saturday.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Suspended one game Calafiori will serve one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards in the Premier League.

Impact Calafiori accumulated five yellow cards in the Premier League and will be suspended for the clash against Wolves on Saturday. His absence will impact the starting squad since he has been a regular starter at left-back for the Gunners, with Myles Lewis-Skelly as the most likely option to replace him on Saturday. Calafiori will be back available for the clash against Everton on Dec. 20.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assist off bench Calafiori assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-1 victory versus Bayern Munich.

Impact Calafiori made his cross to assist on Arsenal's second goal almost immediately after coming on, providing the true definition of an impact substitute. He's likely going to see more playing time on Sunday against Chelsea and will be counted on to deliver more sparks if Arsenal want to break through a defense which has only allowed 11 goals this season.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Calafiori (hip) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Tottenham.

Impact Calafiori was a late call for Sunday's match, but after training Saturday, he has been deemed fit enough to earn a starting role immediately. This is a spot he should continue in, only missing three starts all season when an option and their regular at left-back.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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