Arsenal defender Pablo Mari was stabbed at a shopping centre in Milan on Thursday, the club has confirmed.
Currently on a season-long loan at Monza, Mari, 29, is recovering in hospital, with local reports suggesting one of six victims had died.
The BBC said a suspect, 46, has been detained and that the motive for the attack was not clear.
Arsenal gave an update on Mari's condition shortly after their 2-0 Europa League defeat at PSV Eindhoven.
“We are all shocked to hear the dreadful news about the stabbing in Italy, which has put a number of people in hospital including our on-loan centre-back Pablo Mari,” it said.
“We have been in contact with Pablo’s agent, who has told us he’s in hospital and is not seriously hurt.
“Our thoughts are with Pablo and the other victims of this dreadful incident.”
Arsenal ratings v PSV - in pictures
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ARSENAL RATINGS: Aaron Ramsdale – 6 Was at fault for PSV’s second when he failed to punch clear the corner, which enabled De Jong to nod in. Despite his mistake, the Arsenal stopper made numerous vital saves to keep his side in the game. AP -
Kieran Tierney – 4 Defensively a night to forget for the Scotsman, who also failed to offer anything in attack down the left flank. Youngster Simons caused problems for Tierney throughout, and De Jong was his man at the corner. AP -
William Saliba – 4 PSV’s young prospects Simons and Gakpo proved too much for the Frenchman, who looked totally out of sorts compared to usual. EPA -
Rob Holding – 4 A bad day at the office for the centre back, who was unable to deal with the danger imposed by the home side’s bright attack. Was out of position for the first goal. PA -
Takehiro Tomiyasu – 5 Had a tough night trying to contain PSV Captain Gakpo, who was a constant threat down the left flank. Lost Veerman for the first goal. Getty -
Granit Xhaka – 5 Has been impressive this season, but this wasn’t a performance to remember. The midfielder was also booked in the second half, which means he’s suspended for his sides next Europa League fixture. Looked tired. EPA -
Albert Sambi Lokonga – 4 Couldn’t cope with PSV's press when trying to bring the ball out of the Gunners half, which didn’t help his side’s attacking woes. Was hooked before the hour mark. Getty -
Martin Odegaard – 6 The Norwegian wasn’t his usual creative self from the midfield, which is a credit to the opposition’s high pressing. He had limited time and space on the ball. Was taken off early in the second half. PA -
Gabriel Martinelli – 6 Had a few chances in the first half, the most threatening an effort struck over the bar after he was free at the back post. Overall, a disappointing performance. AP -
Eddie Nketiah – 5 Looked sharp and had a great opportunity to halve the deficit after the break, but couldn’t put the chance away. Suffered from a lack of service from his teammates but ultimately found it hard to get himself into the tie. EPA -
Fabio Vieira – 6 Looked like one of Arsenal’s brighter sparks going forward in the first half, but drifted out of the game in the second. AP -
SUBS: Thomas Partey (Lokonga, 56) – 6 Added some physicality into the midfield but like the rest of his side, couldn’t cope with the opposition’s intensity. EPA -
Bukayo Saka (Odegaard, 56) – 7 Offered a threat down the right as Arsenal looked to make a comeback, but was unable to create any chances of real danger. PA -
Gabriel Jesus (Holding, 63) – 5 Was unable to put a stamp on the game and couldn’t change the outcome. PA -
Gabriel (Tierney, 73) N/A – Was introduced when his side were on top searching for a way back, and didn’t see much of the ball. Reuters -
Ben White (Tomiyasu, 73) – N/A Looked to offer something going forward on the right flank with Saka, but nothing didn't create anything of note. PA
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, said after the match: “I just found out. I know [technical director] Edu has been in touch with his relatives. He’s in hospital but he seems to be OK.”
Monza’s president Adriano Galliani said on the club’s official 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. Yyou are a warrior and you will get well soon.”
