Mikel Arteta has revealed Ben White is ready to start for the first time since November when Arsenal face PSV.

White underwent surgery on a knee injury in November and was out until last month. Before making his comeback against West Ham. The

27-year-old has made two further substitute appearances since then. Playing 18 minutes in total, but is now ready to start again.

Arsenal host PSV in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie. Where they thrashed PSV 7-1 in the first leg, meaning they can rotate comfortably.

“I think we have to manage him really well because there’s still the volume he’s played,” Arteta said.

“And we’ve been very careful to make sure. That when he comes back he comes back at that level and doesn’t have that injury again. But I think he’s in a good enough place to give him a chance to start.”

White’s return to the starting line-up also comes at the right time. ทางเข้า UFABET สำหรับสมาชิกใหม่ สมัครวันนี้ รับโบนัสฟรี. With Thomas Tuchel set to name his first England squad on Friday.

Tuchel had previously said he would hold talks with White after the player opted out of international duty, and talks have reportedly taken place but it is unclear whether White will return to the England squad. White,

who plays at centre-back, has been deployed at right-back since joining the Gunners in 2021. He can also play in midfield and his versatility should appeal to Tuchel.