Arsenal manager Arteta offers update on Timber injury

Arsenal's Jurrien Timber comes off against Nottingham Forest | Imago

Arsenal manager Arteta offers update on Timber injury

Ayoola Kelechi 16:29 - 12.08.2023

The Gunners' Dutch defender Jurrien Timber suffered an injury on his debut and Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has given an update on his condition

Arsenal’s Jurrien Timber suffered a sad end to his Premier League debut after being forced off with an injury early in the second half.

Timber’s debut ruined by injury

The Dutch defender was one of Arsenal’s summer recruits after joining from Ajax in a €40.00 million move. He was impressive in pre-season fixtures, giving the Gunners a lot to be excited about in the new season.

Jurien Timber injured against Nottingham Forest | Imago
Jurien Timber injured against Nottingham Forest | Imago

Despite having yet another good game against Nottingham Forest, Timber’s debut ended in disappointment, as the defender had to be replaced five minutes after the start of the second half following an injury caused by the Dutchman himself.

Timber appeared to struggle after a first-half tackle for which he earned a yellow card, but was allowed to continue after the half-time break, only to drop to the floor a few minutes after the restart.

Arteta gives update on Timber injury

The defender was forced to come off with an apparent knee injury and was replaced by Takehiro Tomiyasu at the 50-minute mark.

Jurrien Timber and Mikel Arteta | Imago
Jurrien Timber and Mikel Arteta | Imago

Speaking after the game, Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta confirmed the injury to Timber, defending the decision to play him despite the first-half injury.

The Spanish gaffer said, “The physio and docs [sic] looked at him and were happy to continue. Straight away in the second, he made a movement, and it felt funny.”

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Arteta also noted that the injury would need further investigations before an assessment could be made of Timber’s recovery, saying, “We will have to assess him.”

The Gunners started their 2023/24 campaign with a 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest at the Emirates Stadium, despite the injury to Timber, thanks to goals from Eddie Nketiah and Bukayo Saka.

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