Arsenal FC: Ben White's Injury Update After Mikel Arteta Concerns
Ben White has provided an update on his fitness, following his early exit during Arsenal's FA Cup victory over Wigan. The defender, who started the match and impressed, was substituted with ten minutes to go due to an injury.
This setback came as a double blow for Arsenal, who had already lost Riccardo Calafiori to an injury during the warm-up. Martin Zubimendi replaced White on the pitch.
Despite the substitution, White was seen sitting with his teammates on the bench, indicating no serious concerns. He later spoke with Mikel Arteta after the game, but the manager's outlook was less certain.
When asked about White's and Calafiori's fitness, Arteta replied, "Yeah, they are the only doubts. We have to wait and see how things develop in the next 48 hours."
However, White's own update on Instagram was more reassuring. He celebrated the win over Wigan, posting a simple message: "No injuries."
This news will be a relief to Arteta, who has been dealing with a string of injuries, including those of Martin Odegaard and Kai Havertz. The manager noted, "Before it was the strikers, then it was the defenders, now it's the midfielders. But we are still coping, and we need some players back and fit to provide different options against our opponents."
The quick return of fit players is crucial for Arsenal's strategy, as Arteta emphasizes the need for a diverse range of options to counter their opponents.
