BREAKING: Arsenal Dealt Major Injury Blow Ahead Of The Champions League Final With PSG
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As reported by Metro Sport on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, Arsenal has announced that defender Ben White will not play for the rest of the season after sustaining a serious injury to his medial collateral ligament, presenting a significant challenge before their Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain.
White incurred the injury during Arsenal’s Premier League victory over West Ham United at the London Stadium. He had to leave the match in the first half following a tackle involving Crysencio Summerville. The defender was clearly upset as he exited the field and was later spotted wearing a brace on his right knee, which raised immediate worries within the Arsenal team.
After thorough medical evaluations and specialist opinions, Arsenal confirmed that White has suffered a considerable MCL injury that will keep him out for the remainder of the season. The club further indicated that his recovery process will be overseen by the medical team, with rehabilitation now being the main focus as they hope he can be ready for pre-season training.
This injury is a significant setback for manager Mikel Arteta, who is already facing a shortage of defenders at this critical point in the season. Jurrien Timber is still out due to a groin issue, and adjustments to the squad have been necessary because of fitness problems affecting other defenders.
In the game against West Ham, Arteta had to make tactical adjustments, with Declan Rice moving to defense to cover the right side following White’s exit.
Additional changes included the entry of Cristhian Mosquera, while Myles Lewis-Skelly was shifted around to maintain the defensive balance. Riccardo Calafiori was also taken off at halftime for an unclear reason, although it is not thought to be severe.
Arsenal is approaching a critical phase in their season, with two more Premier League matches against Burnley and Crystal Palace before the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest on May 30. White’s absence complicates Arteta’s planning as the team seeks to manage player depth and wellness across different competitions.
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