Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed everyone’s worst fears about new signing Jurrien Timber, revealing that the young defender’s injury sustained during his Premier League debut is likely to keep him sidelined for the entire season.
The Spanish tactician expressed his deep disappointment for the Dutchman, saying, “It’s a huge blow, especially for him having just joined the club to have the injury that he has is a huge disappointment for him.”
Arteta continued, “Obviously for the team it’s a big blow because we recruited him with clear intentions and what he was bringing to the team was evident and he’s not going to be in this season for us. We have to adapt, these things happen unfortunately, and we have to move on.”
Timber is excited to make a comeback at the Emirates
Gutted to share my injury is more serious than expected, especially after the warm welcome I've received. I wanted to repay you on the pitch, which will not be possible for the forthcoming period. Thanks for making me feel at home and see you at The Carpet 🫶🏾 #COYG pic.twitter.com/m1lBqzMKJd
— Jurrien Timber (@JurrienTimber) August 16, 2023
The manager’s words highlighted the unexpected and unfortunate nature of injuries in football, stressing the need to adapt and move forward despite the setback.
While Timber’s injury is undoubtedly a setback for the team, it does offer a silver lining for some other players. Kieran Tierney, Takehiro Tomiyasu, and Nuno Tavares, who have been on the periphery of the squad, now find a clearer pathway into the first team due to the former Ajax man’s absence.
This development might prove to be beneficial for these players who were previously linked with potential moves away from the Emirates Stadium.
Injuries are an unfortunate part of the game, often reshaping team dynamics and providing unexpected opportunities for others to step up. Arsenal will need to regroup and adapt their plans in the absence of Timber for the remainder of the campaign.
Arteta might need to reflect and change some of his philosophies if he wants to get the best of the players, on that side of the pitch.
In the end, how well and fast a manager adapts to his dynamic environment shows his true mettle, that separates him from the ordinary.
Writer – Yash Bisht
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I think we can exclude Tavares from the list, because he isn’t a playmaker as Zinchenko is nor is he a CB as Tomiyasu/ Kiwior are
In the case we are using inverted Left full back, I think Zichenko of Kiwior would be better. Kiwior has played as a DM before he will fit in. But Zichenko is a play maker that brings loads of creativity. Pathey should be brought back to what he does best-Midfield. with Rice. In my opinion Havertz would be better upfront to combat with Palace defenders. But I think Arteta would stick with Nkethia.
Agreed. I believe Nketiah will be rewarded with a starting spot at Selhurst Park, for his goal
We’ve lost a fab player for possibly the season, but of course we have Zinchenko back and also Tomiyasu, Kiwior and Tierney (for now) able to slot in at left back.
What a loss! Feeling badvfor him. Hopefully he will come back stronger!
Decent piece Yash, apart from that silly mention of TAVARES, who plainly will not ever be a stalwart in our team.
IF, which I doubt, he ever dons our shirt again,it will certainly be only because of a run of unexpected injuries, while we wait to move him elsewhere, once he is back from .loan.
Not remotely good enough AND NOT MENTALLY MATURE enough for us , even though he has a degree of talent.
Very unfortunate to see Timber getting such a serious injury so early in the campaign. He is such a promising player but I am sure he will come back stronger. Arsenal will have to adapt and move on and I think now the idea of selling Tierney will have to go. Tierney is a top class defender and it is best for Arsenal that he stays. He along with Tomiyasu will form the spine and backbone of our defence. Tavares could be sold however as I think Arteta thinks he doesnt suit the Arsenal style and he has a bad temperament. Best of luck to Timber for a speedy recovery.
Tavarez lol… Feeble attempt at a joke