Arsenal Gets Major Injury Boost as Star Returns to Training in Dubai

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Benjamin White has returned after being sidelined since early November.

Arsenal has received a significant injury boost as Ben White returned to training during the club’s warm-weather camp in Dubai after a lengthy layoff. The defender has been sidelined since early November due to knee surgery but has now resumed training with the first team.

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal’s manager, expressed his delight at White’s return, stating, “Ben is still out, but hopefully, after the break, he will be available.” The Gunners’ coaching staff is optimistic that White’s participation in the training camp will aid his rehabilitation and prepare him for a return to competitive action.

gettyimages 2198385284 612x612 1 — DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – FEBRUARY 08: (L-R) Ben White, Riccardo Calafiori, Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel and Jakub Kiwior of Arsenal before a training session at NAS Sports Complex on February 08, 2025 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

White’s comeback comes at a crucial time for Arsenal as they aim to strengthen their squad for the business end of the season. The defender’s presence will add depth to the team’s defensive options and provide a much-needed boost as they continue their push for a Champions League spot.

The Gunners will be hoping that White’s return to fitness will have a similar rejuvenating effect as last season’s winter training camp, which saw Arsenal win 16 of their next 18 games.