Jurriën Timber
ARSNetherlands
Right
Jun 17, 2001
24
5'10"
174 lb
RB
CB
Balanced Full Back
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Return timeline still unclear
Timber (ankle) is unlikely to be available for Sunday's final Premier League fixture against Crystal Palace, according to coach Mikel Arteta. "Jurrien, let's hope he can do the same in the next few days, but he's still a little bit further behind than Mikel at the moment."
Analysis: Timber has been sidelined for around two months with the ankle issue, and manager Mikel Arteta's comments suggest the Dutch defender is not yet at the stage required to be considered for Sunday's fixture. His recovery is still progressing, but the priority for Arsenal remains having him available for the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain on May 30, making any unnecessary risk in the league finale unlikely. No return timeline has been confirmed beyond the immediate window, leaving his availability for the European showpiece the key focus for the club's medical staff.
Progressing well, not yet ready
Timber (ankle) is stepping up his work and the club is attempting to have him fit as quickly as possible, according to coach Mikel Arteta. "He wanted to be very close to the team. He's progressed a little bit in the last few days. We're going to try to get him fit and available as quickly as possible, but let's see. He's been out for a while, unfortunately. He's such an important player for us. We all know that and he's doing everything he can to help the team in any capacity. We know his leadership, his quality and how much the team needs him."
Analysis: Timber has been sidelined for around two months and coach Arteta acknowledged the recovery has taken longer than expected, but the positive update on his stepped-up workload is the clearest sign yet that the club believes a return before the season ends is possible. The club will continue to manage Timber's return carefully as they target having him available as quickly as possible, with the biggest fixture of their season on May 30 against Paris Saint-Germain remaining the priority.
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