Arteta reveals an update on injury of a fan favourite Arsenal player

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has provided an update on the injury of defender Ben White, who missed their recent match against Burnley due to injury. White’s absence was felt as Arsenal secured a 3-1 victory over Burnley at the Emirates Stadium.

Speaking to Arsenal Media, Arteta revealed that White was not comfortable in training and did not look right, prompting the decision to protect him from further injury. “Ben won’t give you much, he always wants to be on the pitch and always wants to hide anything that is in there, but we highlighted it, we noticed in the last few weeks as well something in there, and we wanted to protect him today,” Arteta said.

The Arsenal manager also praised the decision made by the physios and medical department to keep White out of the game against Burnley. “It was the right call from the physios and the medical department and tomorrow we will assess him and understand what’s happening,” Arteta added.

LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 28: Ben White of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Sheffield United at Emirates Stadium on October 28, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Arsenal are currently in 3rd position on the Premier League table with 27 points in this 2023/24 campaign. Their next game will be up against Brentford in the Premier League at Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday 25th, Nov. 2023. The Gunners will be hoping for a swift recovery for Ben White as they continue their push for success in both domestic and European competitions.