Arteta gives latest injury updates ahead of Burnley

TL;DR

Mikel Arteta announced that Ben White will be out for many weeks due to a knee injury, impacting Arsenal's defense ahead of their match against Burnley.

Key points

Mikel Arteta confirmed Ben White's knee injury.
Ben White is expected to be out for many weeks.
Arsenal is short in defense before the match against Burnley.

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Arteta gives latest injury updates ahead of Burnley

Mikel Arteta has confirmed Ben White faces “many many weeks” out with a knee injury, leaving Arsenal short at the back before Monday’s final Premier League home game against Burnley.

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Mikel Arteta delivered mixed injury news when he met the press on Thursday ahead of Arsenal’s final Premier League home game of the season against Burnley on Monday night.

The main concern is Ben White, whose season-ending knee injury was confirmed at the start of the week. White will not require surgery, but Arteta has now made clear that the defender faces a significant spell on the sidelines.

“It looks like a long term injury,” Arteta said. “At the moment the focus is when can we have him back, that is not going to happen in many many weeks.”

White’s absence is compounded by the situation with , who has been out since mid-March with a groin injury that has not responded as well as expected,

Q&A

How long is Ben White expected to be out due to his knee injury?

Ben White is expected to be out for many weeks due to his knee injury.

What impact does Ben White's injury have on Arsenal's upcoming match against Burnley?

Ben White's injury leaves Arsenal short at the back for their final Premier League home game against Burnley.

Who is Mikel Arteta and what is his role at Arsenal?

Mikel Arteta is the head coach of Arsenal, responsible for managing the team's performance and strategy.