Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta reveals why Ben White was substituted against Manchester City – as the player was not 100% fit.
The England international was a substitute for the game at the Etihad Stadium, with Jurrien Timber moving to right-back. While Riccardo Calafiori was fit to start on the left. ทางเข้า ufabet
However, White was substituted at half-time for Bukayo Saka after Leandro Trossard was sent off with 10 men in first-half stoppage time. With Arteta speaking about White’s decision to come on as a substitute due to fitness issues.
“I spoke to White yesterday, I want to protect him and he will never tell you he is not fit.” Arteta said after the 2-2 draw at City.
“He will do everything he can to play if you try not to play him. But we had to do it and I am very pleased because he did well.”
White is one of Arsenal’s most important players.
It wasn’t by any means the prettiest performance from the Gunners, who certainly gave it their all defensively.
Defending a 2-1 lead at the Etihad with 10 men against the champions was never going to be easy, but Arteta’s squad got agonisingly close.
Ben White played a magnificent part in the effort to keep City out. With Arsenal’s valiant effort tarnished seconds before the full time whistle as John Stones netted the equaliser.