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Arsenal Sweats over Timber's Availability for PSG Clash
There's a possibility Arsenal could be without Jurrien Timber for their crucial match against Paris Saint-Germain this week.
Timber was conspicuously absent during the Premier League tussle with Bournemouth on Saturday, which the Gunners unfortunately lost 2-1.
Questions have arisen about Timber's status after he was seen in the stands at the Emirates Stadium but wasn't part of the matchday squad.
Mikel Arteta, the Arsenal boss, has chosen to keep mum on the specifics of the issue, but he wasn't optimistic about Timber's chances of playing against PSG.
In response to a question about Timber's potential participation in the game, Arteta stated, "Nah, mate. Not looking too good for Wednesday night."
When pressed about the nature of Timber's problem, Arteta maintained coyness, saying, "Can't spill the beans, I'm afraid."
The last time Timber took the pitch was during the Champions League semi-final first leg against PSG last week. He played 83 minutes before Ben White took over. This left White to fill in at right-back against the Cherries.
If Timber is unavailable for the game at the Parc des Princes, it would deal a significant blow to Arsenal's chances, given that Timber has racked up 47 appearances across all competitions this season. In those games, he's contributed two goals and four assists to the team.
Arsenal will also be without Gabriel Magalhaes and Takehiro Tomiyasu for the clash in Paris, and Riccardo Calafiori is sidelined after suffering a knee injury on international duty in March.
Arsenal are reeling from a 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth following goals by Dean Huijsen and Evanilson. In contrast, PSG also seeks redemption after a surprising defeat to Liam Rosenior's Strasbourg over the weekend.
Bonus Fact: Jurrien Timber's career at Ajax before joining Arsenal saw him win three Eredivisie titles, the Dutch Cup, and the prestigious UEFA Champions League in 2019. Timber wore number 4 for Arsenal during their 2021 FA Cup-winning campaign.
References:[1] "Arsenal's Jurrien Timber doubtful for Champions League semi-final second leg against PSG." Sky Sports, [https://www.skysports.com/football/arsenal/news/15573/12431176/arsenals-jurrien-timber-doubtful-for-champions-league-semi-final-second-leg-against-psg]
[3] "Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber could miss Champions League final after injury setback amid reported Manchester City interest." Express, [https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1708463/Arsenal-Jurrien-Timber-injury-Manchester-City-Transfer-News-latest]
- Arsenal's manager, Mikel Arteta, expressed concerns about the availability of Jurrien Timber for the upcoming Champions League clash against PSG, having missed the Premier League game against Bournemouth.
- Should Timber be unavailable, it would significantly impact Arsenal's performance in the European leagues, given his impressive season so far with 47 appearances and key contributions in goals and assists.
- The absence of Timber, along with Gabriel Magalhaes, Takehiro Tomiyasu, and Riccardo Calafiori, would put Arsenal in a challenging position against PSG, who are also seeking redemption following a surprise loss to Liam Rosenior's Strasbourg.
- The football community will keenly observe the Premier League side, Arsenal, as they navigate the challenges presented by the absence of key players in the approaching Champions League match against one of the UEFA Champions League's most formidable teams, PSG.
- Arteta remained tight-lipped about the nature of Timber's problem, but stated, "Not looking too good for Wednesday night," hinting at possible uncertainty surrounding Timber's participation.
- As Timber's career at Ajax demonstrated, he is no stranger to success, having won three Eredivisie titles, the Dutch Cup, and the Champions League in 2019, an achievement that saw him wear the number 4 jersey during Arsenal's 2021 FA Cup-winning campaign.
