Mikel Arteta has been handed a MASSIVE injury boost as Jurrien Timber was pictured training on grass- His final return date outlined
Mikel Arteta has been handed a MASSIVE injury boost as Jurrien Timber was pictured training on grass- His final return date outlined
Mikel Arteta handed huge Arsenal injury boost as fresh Jurrien Timber return date ‘revealed’
The former Ajax defender suffered an unfortunate knee injury during the Gunners’ first home game of the season against Nottingham Forest in August
Arsenal have been handed a timely injury update regarding the potential return date of defender Jurrien Timber.
Timber, 22, was withdrawn after 50 minutes of the Gunners opening Premier League game of the season against Nottingham Forest, with it later transpiring he had suffered a tear in his ACL. The initial assessment given was that the Netherlands international would be out for a sustained ‘period of time’.
However, account @MoArsenal86 on X (formally Twitter) has today claimed the youngster is aiming to return for Arsenal’s UEFA Champions League clash with FC Porto in February. football.london previously reported that the former Ajax man is likely to make his return to first-team action anytime between March and May.
Of course, it’s unlikely Timber will be training with his teammates anytime soon but it’s feasible that the defender will be allowed to train on his own outside as he steps up his recovery from injury.
Speaking to football.london earlier this month, Timber personally admitted he is eyeing an earlier return than first planned, with the hope he can still contribute towards the Gunners’ 2023/24 season.
Of course, it’s unlikely Timber will be training with his teammates anytime soon but it’s feasible that the defender will be allowed to train on his own outside as he steps up his recovery from injury.
Speaking to football.london earlier this month, Timber personally admitted he is eyeing an earlier return than first planned, with the hope he can still contribute towards the Gunners’ 2023/24 season.
”They were just talking to me and encouraging me, saying so many positive things. A lot of guys were texting me, because everyone was off so no one was at the club, but they heard what happened and were texting me. They asked if I was okay and the support was immense.”
