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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is set to be without a key player for several months.
Arsenal defender Ben White is reportedly facing an extended period on the sidelines after undergoing knee surgery.
The 26-year-old England international has been battling recurring knee issues that have forced him to miss several matches in recent weeks.
Manager Mikel Arteta confirmed the severity of White's condition during a pre-match press conference.
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"Ben is going to be out for months," Arteta said.
"It's been different kinds of struggles—it's never been the same thing. It's not been improving, and we had to protect the player.
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"Unfortunately, he will not play for a few months."
White has already missed key fixtures, including matches against Leicester City, Southampton, Paris Saint-Germain, and Bolton Wanderers.
Initial reports suggested a recovery timeline of up to 12 weeks, but it's now claimed that White's return could be delayed until February 2025 at the earliest.
Meanwhile, the Gunners seem to have found their groove, and after scoring 8 goals in two games, against Nottingham Forest, and Sporting CP in the UEFA Champions League, their next assignment is an away clash against struggling West Ham.
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