Calafiori hailed as best left-back in Premier League, but new role awaits with Italy
Riccardo Calafiori, who joined Arsenal in the summer of 2024, has quickly become regarded as the best left-back in the Premier League, blending defensive solidity with attacking output. The article notes that while his club role at Arsenal sees him deployed as a traditional left-back, the Italian national team setup is exploring a different tactical use for him, potentially in a more central or hybrid defensive role. This reflects his growing versatility and the increasing demand for modern defenders who can operate in multiple positions.
Read the full story at football-italia.netCalafiori's rapid rise at Arsenal underlines how the modern full-back role continues to evolve, with ball-playing centre-backs being repurposed wider and wider. For Italy, the question is less about whether he starts and more about how to best utilise a player whose skill set no longer fits neatly into one position. Expect Spalletti to experiment — a player this comfortable on the ball is too valuable to be pigeonholed.
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