Calafiori was outstanding as Arsenal beat PSG in the Champions League a week ago.
He also opened his Gunners account in stunning style during the 2-2 draw with title rivals Manchester City. Calafiori’s curling finish was labelled ‘exceptional’ by Pep Guardiola himself.
Due largely to Leandro Trossard’s sending off on the stroke of half-time, Arsenal sat back and defended for their lives at the Etihad. Though, as Calafiori himself explains, this was an approach borne out of necessity with Arteta determined to play on the front foot at every available opportunity.
Certainly the constant with the coach [Spalletti] and with Arteta is the search for dominance through the game. These are the things that unite them,” Calafiori says during his own conversation with the media.
“I agree with both of them. It is always better to face opponents in this way without suffering too much.
“The Premier League is a very different championship compared to Serie A. It’s always good to learn to play with different rhythms and qualities. I think I can give a hand to the national team.”
