Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has expressed optimism regarding the return of Dutch defender Jurrien Timber before the conclusion of the current Premier League season. Arteta shared an update on Timber’s recovery progress, indicating that the player is making significant strides towards a comeback.
Jurrien Timber, who plays as a defender for Arsenal and hails from the Netherlands, has been sidelined due to an injury. However, Arteta’s recent comments suggest that Timber’s rehabilitation is going well. “I really hope that Jurrien Timber will be back before the end of the season. He’s doing really well,” Arteta stated.
The Arsenal manager further elaborated on Timber’s recovery process, mentioning that the player has started to engage in activities on the pitch alongside some teammates. “He’s been around some players on the pitch and he is going to start to do some bits with us in the next week or so,” Arteta added.
This news comes as a positive development for Arsenal, as Timber’s potential return could bolster the team’s defensive options in the latter stages of the Premier League season. Timber’s contributions to the team, both defensively and in building play from the back, have been notable since his arrival at the club.
As the season progresses, Arsenal fans and the team alike will be keenly awaiting further updates on Timber’s fitness and potential return to action.