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Darren Bent shares what he really thinks about Riccardo Calafiori’s performances for Arsenal this season
Riccardo Calafiori was Arsenal’s first purchase of the summer as he joined the club after a series of eye-catching displays at Euro 2024 for Italy.
𓃲The 22-year-old cost around including add-ons and has already shown his class at his new club, having also scored a fantastic goal against Manchester City in the Premier League.
With William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes occupying the centre-half roles, the Italian has predominantly featured as a left-back for Mikel Arteta.
And Darren Bent𓄧 has delivered his verdict on whether Calafiori has been a good signing for Arsenal so far.
Darren Bent says Riccardo Calariofi has been a ‘hit’ for Arsenal
ꦛThe former Bologna man is technically sound and is a gifted athlete, which allows him to play multiple positions across the back and also drive into midfield if the situation calls for it.
Describing Calafiori💝 as a ‘hit’ for Arsenal, Bent singled out his versatility for special praise as he sat down to rank some of the summer signings in the Premier League.
🥃“When he has played for Arsenal, he has been brilliant,” said Bent on talkSPORT.
🅷“Yeah, he has. Defensively, one-v-one battles, can play left side of centre-half, can play left-back, comfortable in possession. And he was good against PSG as well. He is a monster.”
Calafiori firmly Arsenal’s first-choice left-back now
With the likes of Kieran Tierney and Takehiro Tomiyasu injured and Oleksandr Zinchenko too unreliable defensively, Calafiori has quickly made the left-back spot his own at Arsenal.
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𒆙The 22-year-old has already endeared himself to his Arsenal fans with his qualities and his versatility is a huge asset for the club.
🍷Arsenal kept more clean sheets (18) than any other team last season and also conceded the fewest Premier League goals (29).
♌With the addition of Calafiori, the Gunners are sorted at the back for the foreseeable future and will look to make it count in the Premier League title race.