Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has revealed that Ben White has not been able to train ahead of the Premier League trip to Newcastle United on Saturday following an injury.
The versatile star played against Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium last weekend but was not part of the Arsenal squad that travelled for Preston North End for the Carabao Cup last-16 game on Wednesday.
White reportedly missed the trip due to load management, but it appears he has picked up a knock.
While Gabriel Magalhaes and Jurrien Timber were withdrawn against the Reds due to knocks, the Netherlands international was fit to play during the week. Gabriel could be fit to travel tomorrow.
However, the Gunners are expected to be without White in a fresh blow. Riccardo Calafiori remains out, and the trip to Tyneside could come too early for Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard.
The Arsenal captain could be ready to travel to Inter Milan next week, and he will most likely be fit to face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge next Sunday if he misses the Champions League game.
William Saliba and Gabriel will be expected to play at centre-back against Newcastle if the Brazilian is fit enough to play, and Thomas Partey or Timber could feature at right-back.
Arsenal have had to battle with frequent injuries to key players since the season started, and Arteta will hope he can have a fit squad at the end of the international break later this month.
