'Energetic, passionate, intelligent' – Mikel Arteta expects 'a lot' from Riccardo Calafiori after new signing makes Arsenal debut against Lyon

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Aditya Gokhale

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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has not shied away from openly expressing his expectations of new signing Riccardo Calafiori for the upcoming season.

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  • Calafiori makes impressive Arsenal debut
  • Arteta praises defender and places expectations
  • Begin Premier League campaign against Wolves
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