Ben White is set to miss the remainder of Arsenal’s season with a ligament injury in his right knee.
White, who went down in Arsenal’s 1-0 win at West Ham on Sunday, is believed to have suffered medial collateral ligament damage and would therefore miss Premier League games against Burnley and Crystal Palace before the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain.
It leaves the Gunners with a right back problem ahead of a history-defining few weeks in May. Jurrien Timber has also been injured.
White was forced off in the first half at the London Stadium but his injury drew unusual comments from co-commentator Gary Neville on Sky Sports, who said he had ‘hurt himself’ in a challenge.
‘Ben White just hangs his leg there. It’s poor,’ Neville said. ‘He’s got to be stronger than that. He’s hurt himself there.
Ben White is treated by Arsenal’s medical staff after going down injured against West Ham
‘That’s easily prevented if you go in strong and with a real sturdy block. He’s hung his leg out in pretty weak fashion, you’re asking for trouble.’
More to follow.
Gary Neville had pinned blame for the injury on White himself and his ‘pretty weak’ challenge
