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Arsenal defender Ben White will be sidelined for around eight weeks after undergoing a keyhole surgery in his knee.
The England international has been carrying a knee issue for the last 18 months and he has now undergone a minor procedure.
The Gunners previously managed him with pain-killer injections, but the operation was made to avoid potential long-term setbacks.
White's absence is likely to coincide with the return of Takehiro Tomiyasu. Riccardo Calafiori is also anticipated to recover from a knee issue.
Calafiori could start at left-back shortly after the international break with one of Tomiyasu or Jurrien Timber featuring in the right-back position.
Timber is likely to fill White's void, considering Tomiyasu has played just one competitive game for the Gunners since the start of pre-season.
The Japanese has already suffered a setback in his recovery from a knee problem and he may not be rushed back to regular first-team action.
Arsenal host Nottingham Forest in the Premier League next week.
Written by Sri Aswin
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