Arsenal’s quest for a historic Premier League and Champions League double has been thrown into disarray following a season-ending injury to mainstay Ben White.
The versatile defender suffered a significant medial knee ligament injury during the 28th minute of Sunday’s 1-0 victory over West Ham, a result secured by a late Leandro Trossard strike.
Medical assessments confirmed that White will miss the final league fixtures against Burnley and Crystal Palace, as well as the monumental European final against Paris Saint-Germain.
With Jurrien Timber already sidelined since mid-March, Mikel Arteta is left without a natural right-back as the club chases its first league title in 22 years.
Emergency tactical shifts are now expected, with center-back Cristhian Mosquera emerging as the primary candidate after filling in for 45 minutes at the London Stadium.
Intriguingly, former Manchester United star Paul Scholes has suggested shifting Declan Rice to the flank, noting the midfielder’s discipline could mirror Roy Keane’s historical defensive stints.
The Gunners currently sit just two matches away from domestic glory, but their squad depth faces its ultimate test as they travel to Budapest’s Puskás Arena for the Champions League climax.
Arteta remains optimistic, emphasizing that the team’s “spirit of sacrifice” must now bridge the gap left by his most reliable defensive assets.