Arsenal defender Calafiori thrilled to attend Bologna clash

During his Azzurri media conference, he expressed his excitement about playing on home turf, stating, "Being here definitely gives me an extra boost and I intend to take full advantage of that during games. It's a great feeling to have my friends and family watching me play."

“Last season was the first time I really felt important for a club and a whole city, so I have wonderful memories of my time at Bologna. I felt like visiting and was pleased to get that opportunity.”

He added, “The Premier League is very different to Serie A, so it’s always good to learn to play with a different style and tempo. I hope that I can set an example for other young players to follow.

“The biggest thing I noticed after the Euros was without doubt the difference in the intensity of training and games. Every game is hard-fought, nobody thinks about defending and that makes it more entertaining.”