Arsenal’s flawless start to the season suffered a blow as Ben White was absent from training just hours before a big Carabao Cup night.
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**Arsenal**right-back Ben White was not present in the training just before their Carabao Cup game fixture against Ipswich Town, as per latest injury news. That has left manager Mikel Arteta facing an anxious wait.
Ben White missing from training pictures
Arsenal shared images from their Monday session at London Colney, and Ben White was nowhere to be seen. The defender had started every single game for the club this season, including the Community Shield win over Manchester City. So his sudden disappearance from training raised more than a few eyebrows among fans.
White struggled with a groin issue late in the first half of Arsenal’s 2-0 win over Sunderland at the weekend. He was taken off at the interval for the returning Jurrien Timber. As reported by The Standard, White was not spotted in training and should now be considered doubtful for the trip to Portman Road.
Mikel Arteta gave no update on the player after full-time against Sunderland. That has only added to the uncertainty. Given the physical demands of playing every fixture in a congested **football**calendar, it would not be a shock if this turns into a longer layoff. This comes especially with an international break coming up soon in the **Premier League**schedule.
White’s 2025/26 numbers for Arsenal, as per FOTMOB:
Competitions Matches Defensive Contributions Duels Won(%) Passing Accuracy(%)
Premier League 12 53 54% 82%
Community Shield 1 11 60% 87%
FA Cup 3 16 35% 90%
EFL Cup 4 19 56% 87%
Champions League 11 30 40% 86%
Arsenal’s injury concerns keep piling up
White is not the only defender missing right now. Cristhian Mosquera has also been ruled out after he limped off in a league game against Aston Villa. William Saliba remains unavailable as well.
Arteta had earlier hoped Mosquera might return for the Sunderland game or the following one, but his continued absence from training suggests that timeline has slipped. Speaking before the Sunderland win, Arteta said of Mosquera, “He’s doing really well,” which shows the club had been optimistic about his recovery. Timber’s return against Sunderland marked his first appearance since the Champions League final, so Arteta will be careful about his minutes too.
With three senior defensive options now out of action, the head coach may have to lean on academy players for depth in upcoming matches. This is a situation that adds extra pressure during an already busy period for the squad.
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Arsenal’s unbeaten start to the new season
Despite the fresh injury worries, the Gunners have made a near perfect start to the campaign. They have won all six matches played so far in all competitions. That run includes results in both the league and cup fixtures, showing genuine strength in depth even with a few gaps at the back.
If White misses Ipswich game, Timber looks set for a rare early start in the competition. A youth player could get a place on the bench as well. The bigger concern for Arteta is whether White will be fit enough for the international break. A groin issue can sometimes take longer to heal than first expected. Fans will be watching closely over the coming days for any official word from the club on his recovery timeline.