White also suggested that O'Sullivan needs to get back to playing in order to get some form.
The seven-time world champion's friend and snooker legend White has suggested that he could be set to return.
He wrote: "I realise plenty of people who bought tickets to some recent snooker events will have been frustrated when I withdrew, so I just wanted to say sorry to those of you who’ve been disappointed with me having to pull out of those tournaments.
He added: "He needs to be playing some tournaments to get some match practice under his belt.
However, he did admit that the Rocket is capable of brilliance as he cited his return to win the World Championship in 2013.
