Arsenal star Ben White reportedly “felt disrespected” by England assistant coach Steve Holland while the Manchester City player “instigated” a feud between the two players. .
The Gunners They paid around £50m to sign White from Brighton in 2021 and he proved to be a sensational signing.
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White He was initially signed as a centre-back, but was successfully converted to right-back and has continued to perform well this season.
Manager Gareth Southgate felt the 26-year-old deserved a call-up to England's squad during the March international break, but he decided not to play.
The Arsenal star has not featured for England since returning home early from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Mr Southgate remained tight-lipped about the reasons for the decision, but subsequent reports suggested Mr White had fallen out with his assistant boss Mr Holland.
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Recent reports from The Athletic claimed Holland and White's problems began with the Arsenal defender “finding it difficult to leave the wing”.
Detailed report by Sami Mokbel daily mail has now revealed the “real truth” about the situation of white people.
It is claimed that ahead of the 2022 World Cup, Southgate and his staff were aware that White could struggle to establish himself as part of the England squad.
“There were some concerns, but they were not concerns that would prevent him from being selected,” a source said. But it was clear he wasn't enjoying it. ”
Regarding Holland and how he interacts with his players, a “well-informed source” added:
“Steve doesn't necessarily see his role as being friends with the players. It's more of Gareth's responsibility in terms of building relationships.”
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White: “I felt disrespected…”
According to “plurality”, daily mailAccording to a “source'', “the root of the problem is a verbal skirmish during a team meeting at the team's Al Wakra headquarters in Qatar.'' The report explains:
“While multiple parties have expressed contrasting views, the root of the issue lies in a verbal skirmish during a team meeting at the team's Al Wakra home base in Qatar, during which there was a dispute over Arsenal's season. They claim that White was unable to answer questions from Holland.
“Kyle Walker was furious at the fact that he had been asked the same question about Manchester City and was able to answer it immediately, and an argument ensued.
“According to sources, White felt disrespected by the fact that the incident occurred in front of his team and returned home on November 30th.”
It also said that “there appears to be little hope of reconciliation during the Southgate/Holland reign” as “Mr White believes this chapter is closed and wants people to respect his decision”. It has also been pointed out that
The source added, “Part of it was her relationship with Steve, but there are other parts as well.''