Calafiori’s Arsenal return against Nottingham Forest unlikely despite Arteta’s claims

Mikel Arteta hopes some injured Arsenal players will recover for Saturday’s away game at Nottingham Forest, but it’s unlikely that Riccardo Calafiori will be part of the travelling squad.

Italy international Calafiori has missed the last six games across all competitions with Arsenal due to an unspecified muscle injury.

Arsenal coach Arteta was asked on Friday whether Calafiori or any other Arsenal player currently in the treatment room had any chance to recover for the upcoming league fixture.