Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber is feared to have suffered a major knee injury, adding to the team’s growing list of injury concerns. Timber had to be substituted during Arsenal’s recent win over Nottingham Forest after limping out of the game with what appeared to be a knee problem.
Initial scans conducted on Timber’s knee were inconclusive, raising concerns among Arsenal’s medical staff. Further examinations are now needed to determine the severity of the injury. The club is particularly worried about the possibility of meniscus damage or an ACL injury, both of which could result in a significant spell on the sidelines for Timber.
Interestingly, Timber had actually sustained a knock in the first half of the match but was allowed to continue playing by Arsenal’s medical staff. It remains to be seen if this decision exacerbated his injury or if it was an unrelated incident.
Manager Mikel Arteta expressed his concern over Timber’s injury, acknowledging the defender’s importance to the team. Timber’s form has been impressive in the early season, earning praise for his performances in the first two games. Arteta values Timber’s versatility, as he has been able to adapt to different positions on the pitch.
Despite the potential setback, Arsenal does have options to cover for Timber at the left-back position. Players like Oleksandr Zinchenko, Jakub Kiwior, Takehiro Tomiyasu, and Kieran Tierney are all available for selection and can fulfill the role if needed.
Arteta and Arsenal’s technical director, Edu, highly value Timber’s courage and adaptability, making his potential absence all the more significant. Timber’s injury adds to Arsenal’s mounting injury concerns, with the team already missing key players in crucial positions.
As Timber awaits further examination and diagnosis, Arsenal will be hoping for positive news and a swift recovery for their promising young defender.
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