Calafiori Returns to Training, Boosts Arsenal & Italy for Crucial Matches
Riccardo Calafiori has provided a significant boost to both Arsenal and the Italian national team by returning to full training today. The defender is now expected to be available for Arsenal's Champions League clash against Bayer Leverkusen tomorrow.
Calafiori participated in Arsenal's training session on Tuesday, ahead of their away fixture in Germany. This marks a swift recovery for the Italian international, who was substituted during the second half of Arsenal's FA Cup 5th Round match against Mansfield Town over the weekend due to what manager Mikel Arteta described as "little niggles."
His timely return is particularly crucial for the Italian national team. In less than two weeks, the Azzurri are set to face Northern Ireland in a critical World Cup play-off semi-final on March 26 in Bergamo. Should they advance, a potential final awaits on March 31 against the winner of the Wales-Bosnia and Herzegovina tie.
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta is anticipated to offer a more detailed fitness update during his pre-match press conference later today.
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