Arsenal's defensive woes worsened during Saturday's Premier League encounter with Wolves as Ben White exited the pitch prematurely with a hamstring injury. The 28-year-old defender, recently returning to full fitness, aggravated the existing issue just 30 minutes into the match, making way for replacement Myles Lewis-Skelly.
Growing Injury List Haunts Gunners
This setback compounds Arsenal's defensive crisis, coming just as William Saliba rejoined the starting lineup. The north London club has already faced absences from Gabriel Magalhaes, Cristhian Mosquera, and other key defenders this season. White had recently strung together four consecutive starts - his longest run in a year - before this latest physical setback.
Arteta's Recent Praise Turns to Concern
Manager Mikel Arteta had recently lauded White's resurgence after his standout performance in Arsenal's 2-0 victory over Brentford, where he earned Man of the Match honors. The Spanish coach praised White's defensive commitment and ball-playing abilities, stating: "I'm very happy we have him back in the best version of himself... he's a tremendous player who defends with purpose and determination."
Arteta Addresses Injury Epidemic
The Gunners' boss described his team's situation as a "really dangerous circle" of player absences leading to increased workload for remaining squad members. While denying overtraining as a cause, Arteta highlighted the demanding schedule: "Some players have logged over 150 games in two seasons - that overload eventually takes its toll." The club continues to monitor other injured players including Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, and Leandro Trossard as they navigate this challenging period.
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