Arsenal have confirmed Ben White will miss the remainder of the 2025\/26 campaign after suffering a knee ligament injury in the 1\u20130 victory over West Ham United. The club described the injury as “significant” and said the 28-year-old will be unavailable for the final two Premier League fixtures against Burnley and Crystal Palace, as well as the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain.<\/p>\n
White\u2019s absence continues a difficult run of fitness for the fullback. He underwent knee surgery in 2024\u201325 and made 26 appearances that season. In 2025\u201326 he has featured 30 times, with recurring trips in and out of the infirmary limiting his availability.<\/p>\n
With White sidelined, Arsenal are without both of their preferred right-backs for the decisive closing fixtures. Jurri\u00ebn Timber is also out while managing a groin problem, and Arteta is likely to rely again on natural centre back Cristhian Mosquera at right fullback. Mosquera is a workable short-term solution for the remaining domestic games, but the role offers little cover for the Champions League final, where questions remain about the right flank, particularly facing Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.<\/p>\n
Arteta himself admitted Timber is still “not fit to play,” let alone start, leaving uncertainty over whether the Dutchman can be available in time for the final in Budapest.<\/p>\n
White\u2019s recent international recognition underlined his rise before the injury. He earned his first England call-up during the March international break since the 2022 World Cup, earning a spot in Thomas Tuchel\u2019s squad over Trent Alexander-Arnold. He scored in a 21-minute cameo against Uruguay and then started in the 1\u20130 defeat to Japan.<\/p>\n
The injury now clouds White\u2019s summer plans, with a prospective move to the United States, Canada and Mexico this summer likely affected. Arsenal have not given a precise timetable for his return but said they will assist the defender\u2019s rehabilitation so he is ready for the start of preseason.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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