Arsenal Defender Ben White Sidelined for Months After Knee Surgery

Manager Mikel Arteta confirms White's extended absence, while other key players return to training ahead of Nottingham Forest clash.

Ben White underwent knee surgery during the international break after weeks of persistent injury struggles and will be out for several months.
Manager Mikel Arteta emphasized the need to prioritize White's long-term health, noting the injury had not shown improvement despite efforts to manage it non-surgically.
White has been a key player in Arsenal's defense over the past two seasons, but he has made only seven league starts this term due to recurring fitness issues.
Arsenal has faced a challenging start to the season, currently sitting nine points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool and four points behind Manchester City after 11 games.
In positive injury updates, Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Leandro Trossard, and Riccardo Calafiori have returned to training and could feature in Arsenal's upcoming match.