Riccardo Calafiori: The Italian Stallion

[GoonerJeeves]

I think it is a bit difficult to see where he fits these days. MLS is probably our main LB, and we have our main CB pairing. Obviously you need cover, but he has real competition.

 

[blaze_of_glory]

I think it is a bit difficult to see where he fits these days. MLS is probably our main LB, and we have our main CB pairing. Obviously you need cover, but he has real competition.

MLS being so young makes me think Arteta will still rotate them pretty regularly. We'll see though

 

[HattoriHanzo]

Didn’t Calafiore mostly play as a center back before joining us? MLS might end up playing in midfield at some point as well. These guys are not necessarily rivals at LB as they are good enough to play other positions.

Last season he played predominantly as left CB.

 

[grange]

Super model willing to do the dirty work. A rare breed. His ball carrying for the 2nd goal is something we need. Let’s hope he stays healthy.

 

[Riou]

Super model willing to do the dirty work. A rare breed.

Indeed we are, there are a few of us out there though...Donald Trump is another one of us, that's about it right now though.

 

[grange]

Indeed we are, there are a few of us out there though...Donald Trump is another one of us, that's about it right now though.

I try not to give people red cards but this is disgusting even for you.

 

[Riou]

I try not to give people red cards but this is disgusting even for you.

 

[db10_therza]

I wanna see him and mls on the pitch at the same time.

Do it Mikel

 

[Synical]

I think it is a bit difficult to see where he fits these days. MLS is probably our main LB, and we have our main CB pairing. Obviously you need cover, but he has real competition.

That's fine seeing as he's injury-prone

 

[dashsnow17]

It would be harsh on MLS but I’d maybe try starting him next game, he just offers a goal threat that we need right now.

 

[db10_therza]

It would be harsh on MLS but I’d maybe try starting him next game, he just offers a goal threat that we need right now.

They can both play man. Give Partey a rest and try MLS in the 6. He’s ready.

But yeah in general the chaos factor that Calafiori brings to our attack is something else.

 

[Heavy Duty Rom]

They can both play man. Give Partey a rest and try MLS in the 6. He’s ready.

But yeah in general the chaos factor that Calafiori brings to our attack is something else.

I wouldn’t even call it chaos. He’s just a proper footballer, very intelligent, a Wenger player if you like, always moving, always looking to combine, smart touches and passes. Even yesterday, look at how he was dribbling at pace into traffic but still had the composure and awareness to not release the ball until Leo got himself onside.

He just makes things happen, injects tempo into our game.

 

[Bloodbather]

I wanna see him and mls on the pitch at the same time.

Do it Mikel

Yep, Cala at LB, MLS at 6 is the future.

 

[ItaBic]

I think with Cala are also making load management , probably also with specific works with physio with target to make his body "less injury prone" for next years
If he will remain healthy we will have special player

 

[db10_therza]

I wouldn’t even call it chaos. He’s just a proper footballer, very intelligent, a Wenger player if you like, always moving, always looking to combine, smart touches and passes. Even yesterday, look at how he was dribbling at pace into traffic but still had the composure and awareness to not release the ball until Leo got himself onside.

He just makes things happen, injects tempo into our game.

Yeah chaos might not be the right word but I was thinking of the positions he takes up and runs he makes - they make the opposition sweat - he’s a problem.

Feel like we’re the only 2 that consistently have rated him. Everyone else here just keeps talking about how he looks.

 

[Gooner Zig]

Yeah chaos might not be the right word but I was thinking of the positions he takes up and runs he makes - they make the opposition sweat - he’s a problem.

Feel like we’re the only 2 that consistently have rated him. Everyone else here just keeps talking about how he looks.

Oi! I've been a paid up member of the "Cala is the truth" fan club since the beginning

 

[Bloodbather]

Yeah chaos might not be the right word but I was thinking of the positions he takes up and runs he makes - they make the opposition sweat - he’s a problem.

Feel like we’re the only 2 that consistently have rated him. Everyone else here just keeps talking about how he looks.

It's about predictability. He makes us less predictable because he likes taking risks out there.

I'm the one who wish listed him before anyone was talking about him and defended him throughout though, you have to give me my credit.

 

[Red London]

Yeah chaos might not be the right word but I was thinking of the positions he takes up and runs he makes - they make the opposition sweat - he’s a problem.

Feel like we’re the only 2 that consistently have rated him. Everyone else here just keeps talking about how he looks.

Not true

 

[db10_therza]

Not true

 

[hydrofluoric acid]

There will be more than enough game time for him . He is a top top quality and Arteta's guy.