Is Riccardo Calafiori injured? Latest update ahead of Liverpool match

Arsenal left-back Riccardo Calafiori raised injury concerns late in the Premier League match against Everton. The Italian defender came on as a substitute in the second half but was unable to get back and cover in the final minutes of the game.

Before the Everton match, Calafiori had started in the starting eleven in all of the first seven Premier League fixtures. He had also played in the Champions League match. His omission from the starting lineup against Everton, followed by his exclusion from the squad for the Carabao Cup tie against Fleetwood Town, raised questions about how serious the problem is.

Mikel Arteta said the player has a minor issue and that it is not yet fully known what it is. The manager also added that Calafiori had been cautious. It drew attention that the 24-year-old went straight to the dressing room after the match to receive treatment, and gave the impression that he was protecting his hip or one side of his body.

Arsenal will face Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday. Despite Arteta's comments, it is not yet clear whether Calafiori will be able to play in that match. The player is racing against time to prove both his health and his form.