Italian internationals shine early in Premier League with goals and assists
Riccardo Calafiori and Michael Kayode both made immediate impacts in their Premier League debuts, contributing goals or assists in 3-0 wins.
Arsenal opened the campaign with a 3-0 home win over Coventry City, where Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori played most of the match at left-back, helped secure a clean sheet and delivered a low cross that Kai Havertz turned into the season's inaugural goal. The following weekend, Brentford also triumphed 3-0, this time against Tottenham Hotspur, with Italy U21 forward Michael Kayode heading in from a corner to add the third goal.
Tottenham's new signing Sandro Tonali received a low rating for his debut, while Roberto De Zerbi's side struggled. The matches underscored a promising start for the Italian contingent in the Premier League.
Why it matters
The strong debuts of Calafiori and Kayode signal Italy's talent making an early impact in England's premier football league.
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