Arsenal fans were left bemused at the absence of Riccardo Calafiori for the Premier League game against Southampton on Sunday, May 25. The two teams lock horns at St. Mary’s Stadium for the final game of the league season.
The Saints have been relegated from the top flight once again, while the Gunners will be finishing second for the third season running. Mikel Arteta made five changes to the team that won 1-0 over Newcastle United last weekend.
Arsenal fans quickly noted that Calafiori was missing once again and took to social media to express their opinion. One fan was left wondering how Calafiori wasn’t in the team again, commenting:
Another quipped:
Another fan couldn’t believe that Calafiori might be injured again, posting:
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One fan was surprised that Calafiori hadn’t even made the bench, stating:
Arsenal signed Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna last summer in a reported £42 million deal. The Italian has registered 29 appearances across competitions this season.
There’s a growing optimism that Thomas Partey will sign a new deal at the Emirates, according to journalist Pete O’Rourke. The Ghanaian midfielder’s contract expires next month, adding to speculation regarding his future.
Speaking to Football Insider, O’Rourke added that there’s no dearth of interest in the 31-year-old.
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Thomas Partey has registered three goals and four assists from 51 games this season.
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