**Riccardo Calafiori** commented on his start to the season as **Arsenal** turn their attention to Europe.
The Italian has been nominated for **Premier League** Player of the Month, having registered assists for **Kai Havertz** in a 3-0 win over **Coventry City** and **Bukayo Saka** in the **1-0 triumph over Aston Villa**.
Having also had a goal disallowed during the **2-1 win over Chelsea** on Sunday, Calafiori continues to find ways to intrigue with his freedom from the left of the field. The fullbacks give the _Gunners_ an extra dimension in the final third, and he wants to be a big part of any success in the new campaign.
**‘We have to keep going’**
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The 24-year-old hopes the team can build on their momentum with more points in the **Champions League**. Here, it is also possible to see the side reaping the rewards of consistent competitiveness. They reached the quarterfinals in **2024**, the semi-finals in **2025** and the final earlier this year.
In the last two seasons, the _Gunners_ benefitted from qualifying automatically for the Round of 16 as a top eight team in the league phase, and [a win against **Napoli**](https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2026/09/08/arsenal/1270570-napoli-vs-arsenal-uefa-champions-league-matchweek-1.html) will push them closer towards that target.
Calafiori on Arsenal's flow
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_“We started in a perfect way, I would say, and I hope that we can keep going like that. \[The perfect start\] is helpful for sure, and we are really confident at the moment, especially for these results that we achieved._
_“I always enjoy a lot to play with my teammates and the way we’re playing, especially in this beginning of the season. It’s amazing, the flow that we have is, I mean, I think you can see on the pitch, and yeah, I enjoy a lot._
A special night in Naples
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_“Yeah, obviously pretty excited, and also, it’s a nice start to start in Italy. Naples is a special city, and I’m really looking forward to playing this game. I think that it will be amazing, especially for a_ **_Champions League_** _night. The stadium will be buzzing for sure and can’t wait to play here._
_“The atmosphere will be incredible, especially because it’s a night, let’s say, of_ **_Champions League_**_. They’re a very well-prepared team anyway, with strong players, including some former teammates or friends in any case. I can’t wait to play this match, so important for both us and them._
_“I think you could see from the last two editions that we won most of our games, and first time we’ve been to the semi-final, and last season we got to the final, so it’s really important for us, and we have to keep going.”_