Ben White was not with the Arsenal squad on Sunday morning ahead of the Gunners’ Premier League clash with Chelsea.
The defender looks like he may have suffered a new setback, which means he is now likely to miss the game against the Blues.
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It is unclear at this stage why the 28-year-old misses out, but with just a few hours to go, Mikel Arteta will likely provide clarity over the situation.
Jurrien Timber has looked shattered recently and could have done with a rest; however, White is now unlikely to feature.
Ben White is not with the Arsenal squad ahead of Chelsea clash
Ben White is not with the Arsenal squad ahead of the huge Premier League clash against Chelsea, according to Hand of Arsenal.
The Arsenal insider is unsure why the England international is missing from the squad and will provide clarity on the defender later today.
White’s season has already been blighted by injury, and now the defender is set to miss out again for the Gunners.
Now, Arteta will need to pick between Cristhian Mosquera and Timber to start in the full-back spot, with the former Brighton star missing out.
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Mosquera really impressed at right-back against Tottenham, and is now a genuine option to start there in the next London derby.
For just £13m, Mosquera has proved to be one of Andrea Berta’s best deals to date at the Emirates Stadium.
The Gunners’ depth in quality in defence has been vital so far this season, with Piero Hincapie also being another vital addition.
Kai Havertz returns to Arsenal’s squad to face Chelsea
However, there is great news for Kai Havertz, as the German international returns to Arsenal’s squad to face his former club.
Havertz was with the Arsenal squad ahead of the clash, although Arteta is unlikely to rush him back given his recent injury record.
Viktor Gyokeres could start again following his brilliant brace against Spurs last weekend, with the German coming off the bench.
Havertz scored against his former club in the EFL Cup semi-final last month to send the Gunners to Wembley, and another goal today would be great.
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