Arsenal is grappling with concerns surrounding Jurrien Timber’s potential extended absence from the pitch due to the injury he sustained during the match against Nottingham Forest over the weekend.
The defender was compelled to leave the field due to an injury that appears to be significant in nature. In response, the club is advocating for Timber to undergo further medical examinations to ascertain the extent of the damage. Presently, there is apprehension within the Gunners’ camp that the injury might involve a torn anterior cruciate ligament, as reported by the Daily Mail.
Such an injury carries the implication of a prolonged recovery period, potentially sidelining Timber for a number of months. This predicament could potentially prompt Arsenal to reevaluate their squad strategy before the transfer window concludes.
Timber holds a pivotal role within the club, often occupying a starting position in defence, especially when Kieran Tierney and Takehiro Tomiyasu are available.
Given this development, Arsenal is likely to revisit their decisions concerning Kieran Tierney’s potential sale or consider delving into the transfer market to secure additional defensive reinforcements.
Just Arsenal Opinion
Timber has come into the club and made himself a starter, which is a lot of credit to him and the defender will feel sad that he would now have to spend some time on the sidelines.
However, Arsenal has depth and we hope the likes of Jakub Kiwior and other defenders down on the pecking order will step up and ensure we do not miss him.
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The injury happened THREE days ago. Surely by NOW, it should be clear whether or not Timber has an ACL or something less serious.
Mere rumours tell us nothing and are meaningless until confirmed, one way or the other.
I have no knowledge of the situation, merely guessing as to why no public announcement.
Perhaps Arsenal are considering whether to bring in another player this window?
If so you don’t want to make public he will miss 7-9 months, then go shopping. Clubs will raise their price, especially when we had 200 million to spend I would not expect the kindness of a loan and option to buy.
Or better yet, at some point we learned of a miraculous recovery, stranger things has happened in football.
I agree, but it’s time to say thank you to Arteta and Edu for finding exiting young players that after “one week”, seems to have played with us for many years. It’s great work, and Timber has potential to be another great Arsenal defender 🫶
It’s with grief that we are going to miss timber for a while
Timber is a an exciting young player and we will miss him very much. In the meantime I would like to remind you all about one thing 🔴⚪️
We love you Arsenal, we do,
We love you Arsenal, we do,
We love you Arsenal, we do,
Oh Arsenal we love you…🫶🫶
I was shocked when I saw Timber on the pitch in the second half. It obvious that he got injured in shortly before the end of the first half. Playing him in the second half will only aggravate the injuries this I what I expect the medical team and the coach to know. I wonder what Timber told the coach or medical team that convinced them..
I just hope the injury is not as bad as it’s been speculated. I love the guy so much, he plays as if he has been with us for a long time. He doesn’t need donkeys age to adapt, unlike the Rolroyce Arteta brought from Stamford bridge.