‘No one knows what's going on in his life’ - Ben White's agent responds to critics amidst national team controversy

White, who scored a brace against Chelsea in the London derby has been in the news since his national team snubbing.

The defender's absence has stirred up a storm of opinions, with former Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp expressing his disdain and suggesting White should be excluded from future call-ups.

In response to the backlash, Alexander Levack, White's agent, took to Instagram to shed light on the situation. He emphasized the human aspect of elite performers, urging people to consider the complexities of their lives before passing judgment.

Levack defended White's resilience amidst personal challenges and praised his unwavering dedication on the pitch.

According to reports from Daily Mail, Levack said, "While I appreciate that Ben is in the public eye, which brings its own connotations and leaves you open to criticism, I wanted to make the point that every elite performer, whichever field that may be, is a human being who has the same feeling we all have and experience good and bad.

"Ben has shown unbelievable robustness and strength throughout this adverse period off the pitch and has blocked out all the noise and has performed incredibly well on the pitch, in a situation where many others could have and would have wilted.”

Levack emphasized White's remarkable temperament and attitude, highlighting his ability to navigate both professional and personal challenges with resilience.

 He urged for kindness and understanding, emphasizing that neither he nor White wished to disclose the full details of the personal situation.

"I suppose the main message is be kind to people as you do not have the full facts, which in Ben’s case neither Ben nor I wish to vocalize publicly, and do not know what is going on in people's personal lives so again please be kind," Levack concluded.

The defender's decision to focus on his club commitments has not hindered his performance, as evidenced by his pivotal role in Arsenal's recent victory over Chelsea.