Arsenal issue Ben White knee injury update as Champions League Final looms

Arsenal defender Ben White has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee injury -Credit:Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images Ben White has been ruled out of the UEFA Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain and is now a major doubt to represent England at the FIFA World Cup. White was forced off in the first half following a collision with Crysensio Summerville during Arsenal's 1-0 win against West Ham United on Sunday. White has sustained an MCL (Medial Collateral Ligament) injury to his knee that could force him to miss the World Cup.

The right-back was replaced by Martin Zubimendi last weekend, shortly before the half-hour mark, with Declan Rice slotting in at right-back. "Further to Sunday's match at West Ham United, subsequent assessments and 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," Arsenal said in a statement, via football. london .

Real Madrid star hospitalized after locker room brawl with teammate Zohran Mamdani launches 'Soccer Streets' as FIFA World Cup kick-off nears White's hopes of reaching this summer's FIFA World Cup are looking slim -Credit:Justin Setterfield/Getty Images "Our medical team are now managing Ben's recovery and rehabilitation programme, with everyone fully focused on supporting the aim of Ben being ready for the start of our pre-season preparations. " The 28-year-old was spotted departing the London Stadium wearing a knee brace following the victory over the Hammers. Speaking to reporters after the game, Mikel Arteta delivered a troubling update on White's condition.

"We don't know, but it does not look good at all. He will need testing," the Arsenal manager said. In a subsequent interview with Sky Sports, Arteta described the enforced change as a 'difficult' turning point in the game.