Arsenal Faces Challenges with Ben White's Injury and Search for New Sporting Director
Ben White undergoes knee surgery, adding to Arsenal's injury woes, while the club considers Roberto Olabe as a potential successor to Edu Gaspar.
- Ben White, Arsenal's defender, recently had a minor knee operation and is expected to miss multiple matches, though the exact recovery timeline remains uncertain.
- The surgery comes during a busy period for Arsenal, with upcoming matches against Nottingham Forest, Sporting CP, and West Ham shortly after the international break.
- Arsenal is experiencing a series of injuries, including those of Riccardo Calafiori, Takehiro Tomiyasu, and Kieran Tierney, affecting their defensive lineup.
- Roberto Olabe, Real Sociedad's outgoing sporting director, is a potential candidate for Arsenal's vacant sporting director position, following Edu Gaspar's resignation.
- Olabe is known for his successful tenure at Real Sociedad, contributing to the club's strong youth system and notable signings, though Arsenal's decision process is still in early stages.