Didn't have his best game at all today, but fair play to Arteta for spotting that taking him off at half time, something which I think has kinda gone unnoticed due to the result.
posted on 23/1/23
Yes, White was struggling with Rashford's pace like he did in the away fixture, & he was on a Yellow card too by halftime.
Tomiyasu didn't find it easy with Rashford either but it was definitely better with him because he is more of a defensive right-back.
posted on 23/1/23
Yeah sensible decision. He was having a very rare off game tonight for whatever reason, didn’t look sharp enough to deal with rashford. Tomi coped a bit better. Great to have the option of another solid defender, been a while since we could say that
posted on 23/1/23
Ben White, Martinelli and Partey were poor.
posted on 23/1/23
Side question - Maybe I missed it but was there ever any believable explanation for his WC exit?
posted on 23/1/23
We are so well covered in the full back positions. White having a poor game and on a yellow? No problem, we bring Tomi on. Last season that would have been Cedric and just not an option
posted on 23/1/23
I thought white was a cb. Has he always played rb for you?
posted on 24/1/23
comment by montleeds (U18330)
posted 1 day, 9 hours ago
I thought white was a cb. Has he always played rb for you?
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Apparently when Arteta bought White he saw him as a right back. He played centre back for us but lost his place to Saliba, when Tomiyasu got injured he covered for him at right back & played so well there he has kept his place.