Arsenal’s Ben White has undergone a minor surgical process to resolve a joint concern he has been carrying.
The defender began Arsenal’s final two video games, in opposition to Chelsea and Inter, however was solely match sufficient to function from the bench in Arsenal’s earlier fixture, the 1-0 loss to Newcastle on November 2.
Talking earlier than the sport in opposition to Newcastle, Arsenal supervisor Mikel Arteta stated: “It’s a little issue, so we have to protect him.”
White additionally missed video games in opposition to Leicester, Paris Saint-Germain and Southampton earlier this season, having solely been used in its place within the 2-2 draw with Manchester Metropolis on September 22.
Arsenal are already with out fellow defenders Riccardo Calafiori, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Kieran Tierney on account of accidents, whereas Jurrien Timber has solely not too long ago returned from a muscular concern.
The Gunners have additionally needed to deal with accidents to Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka and Mikel Merino, whereas Declan Rice, William Saliba and Leandro Trossard have served suspensions for purple playing cards.
Arteta stated he was “praying” for an finish to Arsenal’s harm points after a “nightmare eight weeks” within the wake of Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea, which left them 9 factors behind leaders Liverpool.
There have been additional harm scares in that recreation, with Saka and Rice pressured off within the second half and subsequently pulling out of worldwide obligation with England.
White’s surgical procedure comes forward of a busy interval for Arsenal. They return to motion after the worldwide break with a Premier League dwelling recreation in opposition to Nottingham Forest on Saturday November 23.
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They then face Sporting within the Champions League on Tuesday November 26 earlier than a visit to West Ham, dwell on Sky Sports activities on Saturday November 30, and a house recreation in opposition to Manchester United on Wednesday December 4.
Arsenal executives fly out for Kroenke talks
In the meantime, Arsenal executives are travelling to america this week to satisfy with the Kroenke household for talks specializing in the membership’s summer season switch plans.
Changing Edu following his resignation as sporting director final week and the upcoming January switch window are additionally anticipated to be on the agenda.
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The November worldwide break was seen as a great second for the membership’s decision-makers to get collectively and talk about plans as they transfer ahead with out Edu.
The previous midfielder is serving a six-month interval of gardening go away earlier than taking a brand new job below Nottingham Forest proprietor Evangelos Marinakis.
Jason Ayto, assistant sporting director, is taking on Edu’s duties whereas the membership search for a everlasting successor.
What’s arising for Arsenal?
Sat Nov 23: Nottingham Forest (h), Premier League, 3pm kick-off
Tue Nov 26: Sporting (a), Champions League, 8pm kick-off
Sat Nov 30: West Ham (a), Premier League, 5.30pm kick-off, dwell on Sky Sports activities
Wed Dec 4: Man Utd (h), Premier League, 8.15pm kick-off
Solar Dec 8: Fulham (a), Premier League, 2pm kick-off, dwell on Sky Sports activities
Wed Dec 11: Monaco (a), Champions League, 8pm kick-off
