Riccardo Calafiori injury: Arsenal dealt new worry as Mikel Arteta confirms 'slight issue'

Calafiori picked up a slight issue in the closing stages of Arsenal's 2-0 win over Everton; Arteta says it appears minor but the extent is unclear.

Riccardo Calafiori suffered a minor injury during Arsenal's 2-0 victory over Everton. The left-back, who had started every league match this season, was named on the bench for the match with Myles Lewis-Skelly taking his place. Calafiori was introduced in the second half but picked up the problem in stoppage time, forcing Noni Madueke to drop into defence for the final minutes. Manager Mikel Arteta confirmed the issue after the match, saying: "It was because he had a slight issue, we don't know what it is, it seems to be something very small, but he was cautious about it." The exact nature and severity of the injury remain unclear, though Arteta's comments suggest it is not expected to be serious.