Jurrien Timber Misses Arsenal vs Bournemouth Due to Minor Injury

Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber was left out of the squad for the Premier League fixture against AFC Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium due to a minor injury concern.

According to football.london, the Dutch international sustained a knock during Arsenal’s Champions League semi-final first leg against Paris Saint-Germain earlier this week.

While the injury is not believed to be serious, manager Mikel Arteta opted to take a precautionary approach by resting Timber ahead of the crucial return leg in Paris.

Timber has played an increasingly influential role since returning from a long-term knee injury that sidelined him for the majority of his debut season. However, minor fitness setbacks have continued to interrupt his momentum.

Arteta will be hoping the 22-year-old is fit to feature in the second leg against PSG, as his defensive versatility and composure on the ball have been vital to Arsenal’s tactical setup.

Timber’s absence follows a physically demanding run of fixtures for the Gunners, who remain in contention for both domestic and European honours.

The decision to rest Timber highlights Arsenal’s focus on squad management during the season’s most pivotal stage. His condition will continue to be monitored closely by the club’s medical staff in the coming days.

Arsenal fans will be keeping a close eye on updates as they await confirmation of Timber’s availability for the high-stakes European clash in midweek.