Arsenal defender Ben White has been ruled out for the rest of the season after sustaining a significant medial ligament injury in Sunday's win over West Ham, casting doubt on his World Cup hopes with England.
The 28-year-old was forced off in the first half of the 1-0 victory at the London Stadium and left with his knee in a brace. Arsenal confirmed on Tuesday that White will miss the final three Premier League fixtures and the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain on 30 May.
White was recalled to the England squad in March by manager Thomas Tuchel after a four-year absence, scoring his first international goal in a draw with Uruguay and starting against Japan. Tuchel is set to name his 26-man World Cup squad on 30 May, but White's injury likely ends his hopes of featuring.
Arsenal said their medical team is managing White's recovery with the aim of having him ready for pre-season. His absence is a blow for Mikel Arteta, whose side face Burnley and Crystal Palace in the league before the Champions League final. White had started the last five matches in place of Jurriën Timber, who has been out with a groin issue since March.
Meanwhile, Crystal Palace have warned supporters they could face bans for selling tickets to Arsenal fans for the final-day match at Selhurst Park, after scuffles broke out in home sections at the London Stadium on Sunday.
