Italy’s preparation for their upcoming clash against Belgium has taken an interesting turn as Riccardo Calafiori issued a playful warning to his Arsenal teammate, Leandro Trossard. Italy currently leads Group A2 with six points, having secured victories over France and Israel in their recent matches. In contrast, Belgium sits in third place with three points, having defeated Israel but suffered a 2-0 loss to France.
As the two teams prepare to face off, Calafiori is eager to get the upper hand over Trossard. The Italian defender, who transferred to Arsenal from Bologna for £42 million in the summer, stated his confidence and determination to win against his friend and teammate.
Riccardo Calafiori said, “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. I prefer to focus on ourselves, because if we play the way we know how, then we can cause problems for any opponent. We did so well in the last two games and don’t want to stop now. It is an extra reason to feel proud, seeing as my friends and family will be in the stands. A lot has changed for my career and life over the last three or four months, without warning.”
Meanwhile, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is keeping a close watch on the situation, especially with a lengthy list of injured players. The fixture between Italy and Belgium promises to be a captivating encounter as both teams aim for victory in the highly competitive group.
