Arsenal defender Pablo Mari, who is on-loan with Italian side Monza, was stabbed in an attack in a shopping centre in Milan.
According to reports in Italy, the incident occurred in a Carrefour in the Milanofirori di Assago shopping centre on Thursday evening at around 6:30pm local time. The 29-year-old was one of a number of people to be attacked by a man who was subsequently arrested by police.
The Gunners defender was taken to hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening, where he is currently recovering. AC Monza president Adriano Galliani stated via the club's Twitter account: "Dear Pablo, we are all here close to you and your family, we love you, keep fighting as you know how to do, you are a warrior and you will get well soon!"
