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Mikel Arteta offers positive update on Ben White as Arsenal defender closes in on comeback after knee surgery

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<p>White, who has been out of action since November, is <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/ben-white-ruled-out-months-mikel-arteta-injury-issues-arsenal/blt3abf153cd63a35d0#cs4e8e444c76a1fabe" target="_blank">edging closer to rejoining his teammates</a> on the training pitch. The England international has only managed nine Premier League appearances this season due to the injury, but his <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/ben-white-undergo-surgery-latest-blow-arsenal-title-challenge-defender-weeks-sidelines/blt5b3975b722346892#cs9a150cef4b3884c9" target="_blank">comeback appears to be on the horizon. </a></p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Speaking about White's rehabilitation, Arteta stated, "He hasn't trained with the team yet but he's very close to doing that. He needs to tick a few boxes and then I think he will be with us pretty soon." </p>

WHAT ARTETA SAID

<p>Arteta also addressed the fitness of William Saliba and Myles Lewis-Skelly, both of whom have been dealing with minor injuries. The French centre-back has a hamstring issue, while Lewis-Skelly is nursing a knee problem. Despite their setbacks, Arteta assured supporters that neither injury was serious and both players could return to action shortly.</p><p>"With Myles, it’s nothing serious, it will be having a meeting with medical staff," Arteta told reporters. </p><p>"With Willy something similar as well they should be in for next week, this week we’ll see how it goes."</p><p></p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>The potential return of key players like Saliba and Lewis-Skelly provides a timely boost for Arteta's squad as they shift their focus to Premier League action against Wolves at Molineux on Saturday afternoon after a convincing 3-0 win over Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League. </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR ARSENAL?

Mikel Arteta offers positive update on Ben White as Arsenal defender closes in on comeback after knee surgery | Goal.com

Mikel Arteta shared a positive update on Ben White as the Arsenal defender inches closer to returning to the training pitch after a knee surgery.

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