In this video
- Asked whether his block against Everton was the best of his career, Calafiori said he thinks it is, so far. It was also so important for the result and the team, which made him really happy.
- He has always trusted his body, he said. Last season was unlucky with both MCLs, this season felt amazing until December, and now that he is back he feels good.
- He did not think about it much, he said: he looked at the shooter, tried to cover as much space as possible and reacted. He likes the scorpion nickname too.
“I believe that these small big things normally happen when something big is going to happen.”
- After the second goal they all ran towards the fans and it was almost a fight, in a nice way, he said. He called it maybe the best moment of the season so far, at least in the Premier League.
- Asked whether the manager gives him a lot of licence, he said the team has a structure and principles to respect. If he moves up, another player has to take his position.
- Most of the defenders speak Spanish, he said, and one teammate speaks it better than English. It is less about the words than how they communicate, which he thinks they do well.
Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori reacts to his incredible “scorpion block” during the dramatic win against Everton. The Italian defender admitted it was the best block of his career so far and explained how instinct took over in a crucial moment to protect Arsenal’s goal.
Calafiori spoke about the mentality inside Arsenal’s defense, where players are willing to throw their bodies on the line to keep clean sheets. He also praised the atmosphere during the match and the importance of the result as the Gunners continue their push across multiple competitions this season.
The Arsenal star also discussed young talent Max Dowman and the strong team spirit inside Mikel Arteta’s squad. With the title race heating up and Arsenal competing on multiple fronts, Calafiori believes moments like his famous “scorpion block” could prove decisive in the season ahead.
