After Arsenal's victory over Burnley, manager Mikel Arteta disclosed that Ben White had been dealing with an undisclosed injury, attempting to play through the pain in recent weeks. White was notably absent from the weekend match against Burnley, as Arteta decided to grant him the necessary time to recover from his ailment.
While Arsenal triumphed with a comfortable 3-1 win over Burnley, who have been struggling in the Premier League's relegation zone, White's absence raised concerns. Previously, he had been a constant presence in the Arsenal lineup for the English Premier League season.
Arteta, however, remained tight-lipped about the specifics of White's injury but assured that a thorough assessment would be conducted to determine its severity. When asked about White's absence against Burnley, Arteta explained, "Yesterday [Friday] in training he wasn't comfortable, he didn't look right. But Ben won't give you much. He always wants to be on the pitch and he wants to hide anything that is there."
The Arsenal manager went on to emphasize that they had noticed something concerning in White's condition in the past few weeks, prompting their decision to protect him from further injury. "It was the right call from the physios, the medical department, and tomorrow we will assess him and understand what's happening," Arteta added.
White's role in the Arsenal setup has been pivotal, particularly in his switch to the right-back position, where he has provided solid defensive cover while offering an important attacking outlet for players like Bukayo Saka. The defender will undoubtedly be eager for a swift recovery, hoping that his injury is not severe and that he can rejoin the team without delay.