Arsenal Football Club have been hit with a major injury worry to Ben White with less than two weeks to the end of the season.
The defender picked up an injury in the first half of the game against West Ham United at the London Stadium on Sunday, May 10, 2026. According to reports he
is facing a spell on the sidelines after suffering a knee injury in the victory on Sunday, May 10, 2026.
Arsenal confirmed the extent of the injury in a statement which was released on its website.
“Assessments & specialist reviews have confirmed that Ben White has sustained a significant medial knee ligament injury, which will rule him out for the remainder of this season. Our medical team are now managing Ben’s recovery & rehabilitation programme, with everyone fully focused on supporting the aim of Ben being ready for the start of our pre-season preparations.”
What happened to Ben White?
The defender wqs substituted in the first half following a collision with Crysencio Summerville, and early reports suggest the issue could be a medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury.
Manager Mikel Arteta admitted after the match that the injury “doesn’t look good,” while White was later seen leaving the stadium wearing a knee brace. Several reports now claim the 28-year-old is expected to miss the remainder of the season, including Arsenal’s upcoming UEFA Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain.
The injury is also a major concern for England national football team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. White had recently returned to the England setup under Thomas Tuchel after a long international absence, but his place in the squad is now in serious doubt depending on scan results and recovery.
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