Ben White has been managing a knee injury since early November. The 26-year-old Arsenal defender has impressed staff at London Colney by choosing to play through the pain, pushing back a more serious examination until after the Premier League season.<\/p>\n
Despite the injury, White has featured in nearly every league match this season and has adapted to a right-back role while also offering versatility across the back line and in defensive midfield, making him a valuable asset to manager Mikel Arteta. Reportedly determined to continue playing until the summer, White’s ability to withstand the knee issue has surprised the coaching staff.<\/p>\n
The injury is believed to have originated in a match against Newcastle United five months ago and he has been “managing” it since then. His decision to forgo England call-ups in order to focus on Arsenal’s title run-in and the Champions League quarter-final against Bayern Munich has kept him fresher for the crucial stages of the season.<\/p>\n
Arsenal, currently in contention for their first league title in 20 years, are also facing a demanding fixture list. Despite having a fully-fit squad to choose from, with the exception of Bukayo Saka, Arteta emphasized the difficulty of every game in the league and the high level of competition.<\/p>\n
With a tough opponent in Brighton up next, the team is aiming to prepare well and secure a victory.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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