Matrazi: Calafiori can be one of the best in the world, Arsenal is very suitable for him

Hupu September 28th Former Italian central defender Matrazi believes that under Arteta's guidance, Arsenal defender Ricardo Calafiori is expected to become one of the best in the world.

In July 2024, the Gunners signed the Italian international from Bologna, but he suffered from injuries in his first season in North London. Due to frequent injuries, Calafiori made only 19 appearances in the Premier League last season, and Arteta often prefers to have Skelly as the left back. However, as the injury problem gradually fades away, 23-year-old Calafiori has become Arteta's first choice and has started all of the first five league rounds of the season. Matrazi believes that if the current development speed is maintained, this compatriot will achieve great success in the future, both in the club and in the national team.

"He is one of the most important defenders of the Italian national team," Matrazi said in an interview with FUTBIN. "He was injured a lot last season, but now he is back to health. Arsenal's tactical style is very suitable for him, and I think he can be one of the best in the world because we are confident in him and Bastoni, especially before the World Cup."

Although Calafiori performed well, Matrazi did not think that Arsenal would be one of the top two in the Premier League championship this season. "Chelsea or Liverpool will win the Premier League, Chelsea is the Club World Cup champion, they easily beat Paris in the final. No one expected this. Maresca is an Italian and he did a great job at Chelsea. Liverpool may be more focused on the Champions League, after all, they lost a penalty last season and met Donnarumma, who was in a state of great strength."