Official: Calafiori drops out of Italy squad and returns to Arsenal

Riccardo Calafiori has been forced to withdraw from the Italy national team squad ahead of Sunday’s World Cup qualifier against Norway, and will now return to Arsenal ahead of the North London Derby against rivals Tottenham next weekend. 

Official: Calafiori leaves Italy camp and returns to Arsenal

Calafiori was included in Gennaro Gattuso’s squad of 27 players for World Cup qualifiers against Moldova and Norway during the November international break, but has been struggling with his fitness at Coverciano this week.