Arsenal Injury Update: Arteta Comments on White and Mosquera Ahead of Brighton Match

Arsenal Injury Update Before Brighton Clash

Mikel Arteta has provided the latest information on the fitness of his squad ahead of Arsenal's upcoming Premier League match against Brighton. The Gunners have kept their perfect start this season intact with a 2-0 win over Sunderland last weekend, followed by a 4-2 victory against Ipswich Town in the EFL Cup, where Arteta rotated much of his lineup.

As Arsenal prepare to face an in-form Brighton side fresh from a remarkable 3-2 comeback victory at Old Trafford, questions remain about the availability of some defenders. William Saliba, the French international, is still sidelined due to a back injury sustained during the World Cup and has yet to return to training. He will miss this game and France's upcoming internationals under Zinedine Zidane.

Updates on White and Mosquera

Arteta shared news about Cristhian Mosquera and Ben White, both of whom have missed recent matches through injury. On White, Arteta said, "All good. We have another training session." Regarding Mosquera, he added, "Yeah, we have another session, and they [Mosquera] are willing to be part of it, so we will see." This suggests both could be in contention for selection soon.

Piero Hincapie and Jurrien Timber, absent during the midweek cup tie, are expected to be available for the Brighton fixture, although they might start on the bench.

Player Injury List and Expected Return Dates

• William Saliba: Back injury, potential return 21/11/2026
• Cristhian Mosquera: Thigh injury, possible return 19/09/2026
• Ben White: Groin injury, likely back 19/09/2026
• Piero Hincapie: Unknown injury, expected return 19/09/2026

Significance of Ben White’s Return

Ben White has been a consistent figure in Arsenal’s defense this season, mainly filling the right-back position while Jurrien Timber recovered from last season’s injury. White’s strong partnership with Bukayo Saka has helped elevate the forward’s performances, and defensively, White has been dependable in both possession and defending phases.

Since Timber is not fully fit, having White available is critical for Arteta, especially against challenging opponents. His presence also allows Ezri Konsa and Gabriel to continue their central defensive partnership without disruption. This return boosts Arsenal’s defensive options significantly heading into a busy period.