Arsenal Injury Blow as Arteta Confirms Saliba and Timber Will Miss Start
Arteta said the defenders are still weeks from full training as Arsenal consider emergency reinforcements before the transfer window closes.
- On Sunday, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirmed that defenders William Saliba and Jurrien Timber will miss the club's opening Premier League fixtures following the pre-season match against Borussia Dortmund.
- Arteta explained that Saliba is in "rest mode at the moment" to allow his injury to heal, while Timber is progressing on the pitch but remains weeks away from competitive action.
- The manager noted a disrupted pre-season due to World Cup involvement, though key stars Bukayo Saka and David Raya returned to training this week, earlier than expected.
- Speculation mounts that Arsenal could seek emergency defensive reinforcements, with Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa and Tottenham's Cristian Romero touted as potential targets to bolster the backline.
- Despite the defensive setbacks, Arteta remains confident that late-returning players will be available for the Premier League season start in just under two weeks, though managed carefully.
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Arsenal intensify search for defensive cover with Saliba and Timber sidelined
Arsenal intensify scramble for defensive reinforcements as Saliba and Timber face lengthy absences Arsenal’s defensive line is in crisis mode as manager Mikel Arteta confirmed that Jurriën Timber remains far from a competitive return, while William Saliba suffers a serious back injury sustained at the World Cup. The Gunners are accelerating efforts to secure defensive cover amid mounting concerns over their injury-hit backline. Saliba’s setback …
Arsenal injury blow as Arteta confirms Saliba and Timber will miss start
Mikel Arteta has shared an update on the injuries to William Saliba and Jurrien Timber, and it is not good news for Arsenal ahead of the start of the new Premier League season. The Gunners manager confirmed that both key defenders will miss the opening fixtures following the club’s pre-season clash against Borussia Dortmund. Arteta […] The post Mikel Arteta confirms Arsenal injury blow as two key players set to miss start of season appeared firs…
Timber's recovery is progressing well and he has been training on the pitch, but he will still need a few more weeks before he is ready to play. | Saliba must be completely rested for two weeks to prevent the injury from getting worse. | Arteta admitted that the loss of these two vital players is a big challenge for the team's defensive stability.
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