Mikel Arteta has revealed that Jurrien Timber could still return before the end of the season as the defender continues his recovery from injury.
Timber has been sidelined for the past month with an ankle problem, but the Arsenal manager confirmed that the Dutch international has made encouraging progress in recent days.
The club remain hopeful he can play a role before the campaign concludes, although no clear timeline has been set.
Arteta emphasized Timber’s importance to the squad, highlighting both his quality on the pitch and his commitment during rehabilitation as he pushes to regain fitness.
A potential return would come at a crucial time for Arsenal, especially after Ben White was ruled out for the remainder of the season with a long-term knee injury. The absence of White has left a gap at right-back, increasing the importance of Timber’s recovery.
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Meanwhile, Riccardo Calafiori is also a doubt for the upcoming match against Burnley after picking up an injury in the recent clash with West Ham. Arsenal are still assessing the extent of the issue, with hopes it is not serious.
With injuries mounting, Arteta’s side are facing a challenging end to the season, making any returning players a valuable boost.
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