Arsenal defender Ben White is set to miss the rest of the season after suffering a knee injury, which is also expected to end his hopes of featuring at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Ben White, 28, was taken off during the first half of Arsenal’s 1-0 victory at West Ham United on Sunday and later left London Stadium with a knee brace.
The defender has suffered a “significant medial ligament injury” which will rule him out of the club’s final two league matches and the UEFA Champions League final on May 30, Arsenal confirmed in an official statement.
The statement read: “Our medical team are now managing the recovery and rehabilitation programme for Ben, with everyone fully focused on supporting the aim of Ben being ready for the start of our pre-season preparations.
White has played in 30 games in all competitions this season and has started Arsenal’s last five matches, but has only been named in the starting line-up for nine league games.
Mikel Arteta’s side are on the cusp of history. Arsenal can win their first Premier League title in 22 years with victories against Burnley and Crystal Palace. They are also preparing for their first Champions League final in 20 years, where they will face Paris Saint-Germain.
White, who is aiming for a pre-season return, is unlikely to be fit in time for the FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. England manager Thomas Tuchel is expected to name his squad on 22nd May.
