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Arsenal's defensive injuries remain ongoing despite the upcoming international break. Ben White has a groin issue but could be fit after the break when Arsenal play Leeds on October 10. Cristhian Mosquera, who missed five matches due to a muscle injury, is also expected back around that time as he gets more recovery time during the extended break. William Saliba's condition is less optimistic; while surgery isn't necessary, his return is likely not until after the November international break.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-09-24,
using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the
same event (that is the story summary below).
Story summary
Arsenal are facing ongoing injury issues in their defensive lineup as of early October. Cristhian Mosquera has been out since August 31 when he was forced to leave a match against Aston Villa due to an injury, missing the team's last five matches across all competitions, including a recent loss to Brighton. Meanwhile, Ben White picked up a groin issue during Arsenal’s 2-0 victory over Sunderland on September 12 and has since missed additional games. Both players are expected to return for the match against Leeds scheduled for October 10. With upcoming tough matches, manager Mikel Arteta is keen to have more defensive options available.
Written for “Arsenal Injury Update” on 2026-10-04,
grounded in this article and the 1 other(s) covering the same event.
Due to a change in the scheduling and length of the first international break this season, Arsenal are not back in action until two weeks from Saturday when they welcome Leeds to the Emirates Stadium for the early kick-off.
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they → welcome → off
Although Jurrien Timber started against Brighton and Piero Hincapie was back on the bench, Arsenal’s injury issues are all still in the defensive department and Arteta will wants his options to increase with some tough matches on the horizon.
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options → start → horizon
Ben White
White picked up a groin issue in Arsenal's 2-0 win over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on September 12, subsequently missing the Carabao Cup win over Ipswich three days later.
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The defender, not named in the England squad, was thought be in contention for the showdown against Brighton following comments from Arteta in the pre-match press conference.
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“Ben is all good, we have another training session this afternoon, so very positive about everybody,” Arteta said.
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Arteta → have → everybody
However, White was not in the matchday squad against his former club, meaning Declan Rice and Martin Zubimendi had to share right-back duty after Timber went off in the second half.
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Timber → mean → half
Though, taking Arteta's pre-Brighton update into consideration, White should be fine after the international break.
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White → take → break
Potential return date: October 10 vs Leeds (h)
Cristhian Mosquera
Mosquera has been out of action since he was forced off in the 1-0 win over Aston Villa on August 31, and has now missed Arsenal's last five matches across all competitions, including Saturday's loss to Brighton.
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he → force → Brighton
Spotted in his tracksuit, Mosquera then watched the warm-ups from the touchline, as the extra man often does for the Gunners.
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man → spot → Gunners
As Arsenal are now not in action for three weeks due to the extended international break, that should give Mosquera a chance to fully recover from the muscle issue.
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that → give → issue
The good news is the defender doesn't need surgery, but it may be after the November international break before he is back in action.
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he → need → action
“Extensive assessments have concluded that surgery is not recommended, but William should now commence a managed recovery programme.
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William → conclude → programme
“William’s rehabilitation will commence immediately, with continual management of his injury, and he is expected to be out of action for an extended period.”
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