Jorge Natan Criticizes Arsenal Lack of Decision-Making Power in Champions League: Ben White Controversy Explored

Jorge Natan sees Arsenal a few steps down in the Champions League: “Lack of decision-making power”

At a press conference, Southgate did not detail the reasons, but said he had received the request through Edu, director of the English club.

– We received a call from Edu last week and he said that Ben (White) did not want to be considered for the England squad at this time. For me it is a great shame. He’s a player we took to the Euros, we took to the World Cup and I spoke to him after Qatar because I wanted to call him up.

1 of 1 Ben White, Arsenal right-back — Photo: Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images Ben White, Arsenal right-back — Photo: Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images

Southgate denied personal problems and denied rumors that the player had fallen out with Steve Holland, a member of his coaching staff.

– There is no problem between us. I want the door wide open. He would be in this team, but he is not available for us and I have to focus on who can help us – added the coach.

A member of the team led by Mikel Arteta, White is 26 years old, also plays as a defender and was on the lists for the Euro Cup in 2021 and the World Cup 2022, but did not take the field in either competition. With four friendly games played for the national team in his career, he was not remembered in 2023.

For the right back, the English team currently has important absences. Liverpool’s Alexander-Arnold, Newcastle’s Trippier and Chelsea’s Reece James are in the medical department.

Brazil and England face each other on the 23rd, Saturday, at Wembley, in London. At the Eurocup, the English team is in Group C, with Denmark, Slovenia and Serbia.

Check out England’s squad:

• Goalkeepers: Johnstone (Crystal Palace), Pickford (Everton) e Ramsdale (Arsenal)
• Defenders: Branthwaite (Everton), Chilwell (Chelsea), Dunk (Brighton), Gomez (Liverpool), Konsa (Aston Villa), Maguire (Manchester United), Stones (Manchester City) and Walker (Manchester City)
• Midfielders: Bellingham (Real Madrid), Gallagher (Chelsea), Henderson (Ajax), Maddison (Tottenham) e Rice (Arsenal)
• Attackers: Bowen (West Ham), Foden (Manchester City), Gordon (Newcastle), Kane (Bayern de Munique), Palmer (Chelsea), Rashford (Manchester United), Saka (Arsenal), Toney (Brentford) and Watkins (Aston Villa)

2024-03-14 16:51:23
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