Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta remains hopeful that Jurrien Timber, who is recovering from an ACL injury, will be able to contribute to the team’s season. Timber, a versatile defender, joined Arsenal from Ajax in a £38 million deal but suffered a devastating injury during his Premier League debut. However, there have been positive signs of his recovery, as he joined the Arsenal squad during their mid-season training camp in Dubai and was seen participating in ball work on the training pitch.
Initially, it was believed that Timber would miss the entire 2023-24 campaign, but there are suggestions that his rehabilitation is progressing ahead of schedule. Arteta expressed optimism about Timber potentially making an impact before the end of the season, although he acknowledged that the defender is still far away from being able to compete.
Arteta also provided updates on other injured players in the squad, including Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko. However, he did not disclose specific details about individual players’ conditions.
In conclusion, while Timber’s return to the team is still uncertain, Arteta remains hopeful and believes there is a chance for him to contribute later in the season. The Arsenal manager also mentioned that there are other players on the injury list but did not provide further information.
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