Setback for Arsenal as Ben White is ruled out
Arsenal’s aspirations for an unprecedented double have suffered a major setback with the news that defender Ben White has been sidelined for the final three matches of the season, and potentially longer.
White picked up the injury during Arsenal’s narrow 1-0 win against West Ham at the London Stadium on Sunday. The match ended in controversy after a late equalizer from Callum Wilson was disallowed by VAR due to a foul on David Raya, allowing the Gunners to secure all three points.
Fabrizio Romano updates on Ben White’s condition
Noted transfer expert Fabrizio Romano provided an update, confirming the seriousness of White’s injury.
In a post on X, Romano remarked:
“Ben White will be OUT of Champions League final and missing upcoming games for Arsenal until the end of the season. A knee injury will keep White sidelined, and further tests will determine his fitness for the World Cup. Wishing him a speedy recovery!”
“Ben White will be OUT of Champions League final and missing upcoming games for Arsenal until the end of the season. A knee injury will keep White out, and more tests will confirm if he can be in the World Cup squad or not. Get well soon!”
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano)
The club has since confirmed that White has suffered damage to his medial ligament. This news is particularly unfortunate for the 28-year-old, who has been a cornerstone of Mikel Arteta’s defense this season.
In addition to missing a crucial part of the domestic and European season, White now faces an uphill battle to regain his fitness ahead of England’s World Cup campaign, with additional medical evaluations planned for later this week.
Arsenal just three wins away from historic achievement
White’s absence comes at a pivotal moment for Arsenal, who are just three victories away from achieving a historic Premier League and Champions League double.
The Gunners currently lead the Premier League table with two matches left to play, but there is no margin for error. If both Arsenal and Manchester City win their final games, Mikel Arteta’s team will be crowned Premier League champions.
After the league concludes, they are set to face PSG in the Champions League final on May 30 at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest.
White may have played his last match for Arsenal
Amid speculation of a summer departure, White may have already played his final match for Arsenal. There are reports that the club is looking to make adjustments on the right side of defense, with Tino Livramento emerging as a potential successor to White.
Everton and Newcastle have also expressed interest in the 28-year-old, adding to the speculation that he could leave this summer. Thus, there’s a real chance that he has played his last game for the club.
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