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Rice among FIVE Arsenal stars to miss training ahead of Sporting clash

Declan Rice was among five players to miss Arsenal's latest training session ahead of their Champions League quarter-final second leg clash with Sporting CP. Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, Riccardo Calafiori and Jurrien Timber were also absent after sitting out the weekend defeat to Bournemouth in the Premier League.

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'Not good!' - Arteta hurt by Italy's World Cup failure

Mikel Arteta has admitted that Italy's failure to qualify for the World Cup is "not good for football" as he prepares to help Riccardo Calafiori move on. The Arsenal boss is currently readying his squad for an FA Cup quarter-final clash against Southampton following a turbulent international break.

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'More than my own mother!' - Arsenal star reveals constant calls from Italy boss

Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori has opened up on the intense man-management style of Italy head coach Gennaro Gattuso, jokingly claiming the Azzurri boss has called him more frequently than his own mother in recent months. The versatile 23-year-old is preparing for a crucial World Cup play-off against Northern Ireland as Italy look to avoid missing out on a third consecutive tournament.

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Italy, Calafiori: "I've spoken to Gattuso more than my own mother over the last few months"

The comments made by the Azzurri defender at the press conference.

Calafiori: "I miss the Italian sun"

The Arsenal defender talks about life in England.

Calafiori: "Blessin at Genoa used to call me an 'Italian bastard'; at Roma, I was dropped from the squad with a text message"

The Arsenal defender looks back on his time in Italy and his resurgence in Switzerland ahead of his loan move to Bologna.

Calafiori: "Italy are the better side; we'll give anyone a run for their money at the World Cup"

The Arsenal defender can't wait to return to the national team.

Napoli have their sights set on Calafiori and Tonali

The reigning Italian champions are also targeting Tiago Gabriel, Perrone and Pellegrino.

Arsenal, Calafiori back in the squad: the national team is smiling too

The defender, who left the pitch on Saturday with a muscle injury, trained on the eve of the Champions League match against Bayer Leverkusen.

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Arsenal welcome back key trio ahead of Leverkusen clash

Arsenal have received a significant triple fitness boost ahead of their Champions League round-of-16 first-leg encounter against Bayer Leverkusen. Key defensive and attacking figures were spotted during the club's final training session before they departed for Germany. While Mikel Arteta still faces some notable absences, the return of this influential trio strengthens the Gunners' hand for a crucial European away leg.

📽️ | 'Wild horse' Calafiori mocked by Mansfield Town

Mansfield Town have taken a cheeky swipe at Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori following their valiant defeat in the FA Cup fifth round. The Stags pushed their Premier League opponents all the way at the One Call Stadium before ultimately falling to a narrow 2-1 loss. The League One club then targeted the Italian international on social media, poking fun at his distinctive running style before insisting the post was "banter".

Arsenal fan favourite reveals major gripe about life in London

Arsenal fan favourite Riccardo Calafiori has opened up about his transition to life in the Premier League, identifying one particular aspect of London that he finds hard to stomach. The Italian defender, who has become a key figure in Mikel Arteta’s defensive unit, admits that the capital's notorious congestion and the local driving culture have fundamentally altered his daily routine since moving from Serie A.

Arsenal star Calafiori admits to Roma return dream

Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori has opened up about his deep desire to return to his boyhood club Roma. The 23-year-old Italy international reflected on his sudden departure during Jose Mourinho's tenure following a heavy defeat. Despite his current focus on the Premier League, Calafiori admits he has unfinished business and dreams of celebrating a goal in front of the Curva Sud fans.

Arteta hints Arsenal could make drastic pre-match change

Mikel Arteta has suggested that Arsenal could make a pioneering change to their pre-match routine as a result of a string of injuries in the build-up to matches. Sunday marked the fifth occasion this season that a Gunners player has encountered a problem just minutes before kick-off, as Riccardo Calafiori pulled out of the starting line-up.

Arteta explains why Odegaard missed Arsenal's FA Cup win

Mikel Arteta has confirmed the reason behind Martin Odegaard's absence from the matchday squad for Arsenal's FA Cup win over Wigan on Sunday. The Gunners eased past the Latics on home turf to breeze into the next round of the competition but Odegaard sat out the resounding home victory as the Norwegian's stop-start season continues.

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: Vinicius Jr. is an eccentric left winger who loves to dribble past players. He usually tugs the touchline on the left flank, but has shown immense capabilities to function in a two-man strike partnership up front.
: Vinicius Jr. was born in the Sao Goncalo municipality in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
: Vinicius Jr. inherited the iconic No. 7 jersey at Real Madrid ahead of the 2023-24 season, taking forward the legacy of the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Raul. He continues to be the franchise player of the club by donning their most legendary jersey number in history.
: Vinicius Jr. stands at 1.76m (5ft 9in), using it to his advantage to become one of the fastest and most entertaining players in Europe.
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