Arsenal fans can breathe a collective sigh of relief as confirmed by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano who has confirmed that Defender Riccardo Calafiori will be available for the North London Derby against the weekend.
The news comes after the Italian international was forced to withdraw from the Italian group during the international break, initially creating concerns that it could be their most important point of contention.
Fabrizio Romano’s update on Riccardo Calafiori’s injury
Romano gave an update yesterday that Arsenal’s staff are not overly concerned about the player’s injury.
According to his latest update, there is no injury to the player and Calafiori will be available for selection next Sunday.
To X, Romano sent: “Understand the Arsenal check Confirm the news from 24h: Riccardo Calafiori will be available in North Derby. No problem.
???? Understand the arsenal check Confirm news from 24h: Riccardo Calafiori will be available in the North London Derby.
No injuries, no problems. Overcrowding. #AFC pic.twitter.com/aagnqegqah
– Fabrizio romano (@fabrizioro) November 16, 2025
Riccardo Calafiori has been fantastic this season
This comes as a huge boost for Arsenal, as the 23-year-old has played a key role in Arsenal’s start.
The left back has started every game so far in the Premier League and has been a strong presence at the back while threatening going forward.
| The figure | Love |
|---|---|
| You tie up | 13 |
| Duels Win | 43 |
| Duels Won% | 51.2% |
| Aerial Duels Won | Obligatory |
| Aerial Puels won % | 52.9% |
| Entry | What is bought on the knee |
| Blocked shot | 1 |
| Fouls do | [[ |
| Count it | 41 |
| Pided (Third Third) | 2 |
| Passing past | 4 |
Ricardo Calafiori Stats 25/26 Premier League by Fotmob
He has made 13 tackles so far and appeared over 43 times, giving him a 51.2% success rate, a solid return that shows he competes well in 1v1 situations. In the air, he has won 18 Duels for a success rate of 52.9%, proving that he can hold his own physically.
Defensively, his reading of the game was solid, with 5 interceptions and 1 blocked shot, while his blocked rebounds, and his 41 rebounds underline the number of loose balls and second phases he cleaned up for his team.
He also earns money twice in the final third, showing occasional high steps to press and win the ball in advanced areas.
Going forward, the Italian has made a goal and two assists in 11 games so far, recording 19 shots with an XG of 2.21.
Gabriel Magalhaes may miss the Thimham game due to injury
While Arsenal have stepped up with Calafiori’s update, it could be without star player Gabriel Magalhaes.
The centre-back who has been one of Arsenal’s best players this season suffered a groin injury during Brazil vs Senegal.
Carlo Antlotti confirmed the injury, with an apology to Arsenal. He said: bad? I don’t know, he had a problem with his liver, the medical staff should check tomorrow. We are really sorry for this, we are really disappointed, when the players are injured I hope they can recover well and soon. “
He was also ruled out of Brazil’s game against Tunisia and is expected to spend some time on the sidelines.
