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Injured Arsenal star returns to training ahead of Real Madrid clash

Arsenal defender Ben White has returned to training ahead of the Gunners’ quarter-final second leg match against Real Madrid.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 12: Ben White of Arsenal reacts during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 Second Leg match between Arsenal FC and PSV at Emirates Stadium on March 12, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
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Following his absence against Brentford at the weekend, Ben White has returned to training with Arsenal.

The Gunners had an open training session at London Colney on Tuesday morning, and White was involved with the squad along with Thomas Partey, another injury doubt from the weekend.

As expected, there was no sign of Jorginho, who is reportedly set to miss a few weeks of action with his chest injury. Riccardo Calafiori also seemingly remains absent.

GIRONA, SPAIN - JANUARY 29: Jorginho of Arsenal applauds the fans during the warm up prior to the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD8 match between Girona FC and Arsenal FC at Montilivi Stadium on January 29, 2025 in Girona, Spain. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
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Nathan Butler-Oyedeji was involved in the session, with the expectation that the youth forward will be in the travelling squad for Wednesday after he missed the Arsenal u21s’ game against West Bromwich Albion on Monday.

Other youth players involved were Teshaun Murisa, Josh Ogunnaike, and Ife Ibrahim, though it’s less likely those three will make the trip to Spain.

Tommy Setford should also make the journey as Arsenal’s third-choice goalkeeper.

PRESTON, ENGLAND: Tommy Setford of Arsenal warms up prior to the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Preston North End and Arsenal at Deepdale on October 30, 2024. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)
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Gabriel Jesus, Takehiro Tomiyasu, and Gabriel Magalhaes are all definitely out for the season, whilst Kai Havertz only has a chance to return at the very end of the campaign. None of the four will be involved in Madrid.

The Arsenal squad will travel to Spain later on Tuesday, with Mikel Arteta holding a press conference at 18:15 BST.

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