Riccardo Calafiori has a message for his Arsenal teammate Leandro Trossard ahead of Italy’s face-off against Belgium at the Stadio Olimpico on Thursday night. The two players are aiming to secure victory in the Nations League and add some silverware to their collection.
Italy is currently leading Group A2 with six points after triumphing over France and Israel in the previous matches. Meanwhile, Belgium is in third place with three points, having defeated Israel before suffering a 2-0 loss to Les Bleus.
Despite being friends off the pitch, Calafiori has made it clear that he is focused on winning the game against Trossard. The Italian defender, who joined Arsenal from Bolonga for £42m, jokingly warned Trossard to ‘watch out’ before the clash.
In an interview with the Metro, Calafiori stated, “I told him to watch out! Joking aside, he is a great player and also a great friend, but I will still try to take home the three points.” He emphasized the importance of staying focused and playing to their strengths to cause problems for the opponent.
Mikel Arteta, the Arsenal manager, will be anxiously watching the game as he hopes his players avoid any injuries during the high-stakes match. Calafiori, on the other hand, is excited about playing at the Stadio Olimpico, a moment he has been eagerly awaiting.
Expressing his happiness, Calafiori mentioned, “I am very happy to be playing at the Olimpico, I’d been waiting a long time for this moment.” He also acknowledged the support from his friends and family who will be in the stands cheering him on.
Reflecting on his recent career developments, Calafiori mentioned in an interview with Vivo Azzurro TV, “A lot has changed for my career and life over the last three or four months, without warning. I do feel some extra responsibility, but I like that, because it means I am doing well and people expect a lot from me.”
As the anticipation builds for the Italy-Belgium showdown, fans are gearing up to witness an intense battle between the two nations. With both teams boasting strong players, it promises to be a thrilling encounter on the field.
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