Jurrien Timber Arsenal Injury Concern Grows After Netherlands Withdrawal

Jurrien Timber Arsenal injury concern grows as defender withdraws from Netherlands squad. Calafiori injury adds to defensive worries.

Jurrien Timber Arsenal injury concern deepened after the defender withdrew from the Netherlands squad due to illness. He missed the 2-2 draw against Spain and will not feature in the Nations League second leg this weekend.

Timber fell ill ahead of the first leg and failed to recover in time for the return match in Valencia. Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman replaced him with Aston Villa’s Ian Maatsen.

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Arsenal Face Multiple Fitness Setbacks

Timber’s absence adds to Arsenal’s growing injury list. Riccardo Calafiori suffered a knee injury while playing for Italy against Germany, casting doubt on his availability for the Champions League quarter-finals.

Timber Arsenal injury concern
ZEIST, NETHERLANDS – MARCH 17: JurriΓ«n Timber of Netherlands Men’s Football Team during a Training Session ahead of the UEFA Nations League match between Netherlands and Spain at the KNVB Campus on March 17, 2025 in Zeist, Netherlands. (Photo by Peter Lous/BSR Agency/Getty Images)

Jurrien T Arsenal Injury Concern Highlights Squad Fragility

Jurrien Timber Arsenal injury concern reflects the club’s challenge in managing player fitness during a congested schedule. Arsenal must monitor Timber’s recovery closely ahead of their Premier League clash with Fulham on April 1.

Arsenal face mounting pressure to keep key players fit. With Timber sidelined and Calafiori doubtful, Mikel Arteta must adjust his defensive plans for upcoming fixtures.

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