Arsenal defender Ben White ‘will not travel’ with the Gunners for their warm-weather training camp in Dubai on Sunday… after pulling out of England’s World Cup squad for ‘personal reasons’
Arsenal defender Ben White will not travel with the Gunners to Dubai on Sunday following his withdrawal from the England squad.
White flew home from England’s World Cup campaign on Wednesday due to a personal matter.
As reported ESPNWhite will not be part of the initial traveling group among Arsenal’s squad in Dubai on Sunday and it is unclear whether he will join them at a later date.
Ben White will not travel with Arsenal’s squad for their warm-weather camp in Dubai on Sunday and it is unclear whether he will join them at a later date.
The Premier League leaders will take part in the Dubai Super Cup during the World Cup break against Lyon on Thursday and AC Milan on December 13.
Mikel Arteta is using the warm weather training ground in Dubai to get the squad back on track ahead of the Premier League restart.
The FA confirmed in a statement that the defender, who had yet to feature for the Three Lions, had left their training camp in Al Wakhrah and was not expected to return to Qatar.
The Arsenal defender pulled out of England’s World Cup squad earlier this week for ‘personal reasons’
“Ben White has left England’s training base in Al Wakrah and returned home for personal reasons,” the statement said.
“The Arsenal defender is not expected to return to the squad for the rest of the tournament.
“We ask that the player’s privacy be respected at this time.”
The Whites have been in good form for Mikel Arteta’s side, who are currently leading the Premier League
His club tweeted on Wednesday night: “We’re all with you Ben.”
White, who has been capped four times by the Three Lions, was called up to the World Cup squad following his impressive form for Arsenal this season.
The defender had started all 14 Premier League games before the World Cup break, helping his side to top of the table.
