Leandro Trossard shares moment with Riccardo Calafiori as Arsenal message sent to Mikel Arteta

Leandro Trossard and Riccardo Calafiori both broke out into smiles as the Arsenal duo shared a brief exchange at the conclusion of Italy's clash against Belgium. With Stadio Olimpico as the venue, the two teams contested a feisty Nations League clash with Trossard and Calafiori both playing the full 90 minutes.

. Following a straight red card for Lorenzo Pellegrini, Trossard set up Maxim De Cuyper to pull one back.

Just beyond the hour mark, Trossard levelled the game with a deft poke towards goal after Wout Faes headed a deep corner into his path. The 29-year-old remained in the thick of the action as he later picked up a yellow card for after obstructing Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.

At the final whistle, following a four-goal thriller, Trossard and Calafiori shared a warm embrace with the former appearing confused over something as he tried to carry on the conversation with his club teammate.

Trossard picking up two goal contributions and likely arriving back at Emirates Stadium in top form could be perfect for Mikel Arteta. On the same night,

The Gunners' next Premier League clash arrives on Saturday evening at Vitality Stadium against Bournemouth with Saka currently a major doubt to make the clash. However,

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As for club captain Martin Odegaard, he has been absent since mid-September with ankle ligament damage suffered while playing for Norway. The midfielder has issued some positive updates on his recovery but he does not now look likely to feature until December.