Arsenal 26yo in contention for PSG return after groin injury | OneFootball

Ben White has been absent from Arsenal’s recent matches with a groin problem, but the right-back is in contention to return against Paris Saint-Germain.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND: Ben White of Arsenal looks dejected after John Stones of Manchester City (not pictured) scores his team’s second goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Arsenal FC at Etihad Stadium on September 22, 2024. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Ben White has missed out on Arsenal’s last couple of matches, having played 45 minutes against Manchester City the weekend before last.

The suggestion at the time was that Mikel Arteta had intended to rest White, and he was only forced to use the defender following Leandro Trossard’s red card. Arsenal needed an extra man at the back, so they had to take a risk on White’s fitness.

But Football.London report that White has a groin problem, and Arteta opted not to risk him again in last week’s fixtures against Bolton Wanderers and Leicester City.

BERGAMO, ITALY: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, acknowledges the fans after the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD1 match between Atalanta BC and Arsenal FC at Stadio di Bergamo on September 19, 2024. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

The question now is whether White could be fit to face PSG or Southampton this week.

Arteta answered questions on White and Riccardo Calafiori in his pre-match press conference, with Calafiori also a doubt with a minor knee issue.

“Those are the two players that are in contention and we have to review today,” Arteta said.

“We didn’t do any training session yesterday. [Calafiori] was a bit emotional after the game. Let’s see how he is today.”

LONDON, ENGLAND: Ben White of Arsenal celebrates at full-time during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Arsenal FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 15, 2024. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Arsenal have a training session in front of the media on Monday afternoon, so they won’t be able to hide if White or Calafiori are absent. But if the pair are involved, it doesn’t necessarily mean they’ll be ready for the PSG clash.

We’ll only know that for sure when the teams are released on Tuesday evening.