Arsenal handed huge injury boost amid Jurrien Timber update but two absentees remain

Arsenal handed huge injury boost amid Jurrien Timber update but two absentees remain


Arsenal's Dutch international full-back Jurrien Timber has made his return from a minor injury ahead of Arsenal's Premier League opener with Wolves

Arsenal have been handed a massive boost ahead of the start of the Premier League season after Jurrien Timber returned to full training at London Colney.

The Dutch international had been absent for Arsenal's final three pre-season fixtures against Liverpool, Bayer Leverkusen and Lyon with a minor foot problem. The issue is thought to be a relatively standard one, but as Timber ramps up his return from more or less an entire season out with an ACL injury, Arsenal were keen not to risk him in any way.

Timber was given time away from full first team training as the Gunners returned from their pre-season tour of the United States. Speaking after their 2-0 win over Lyon in the Emirates Cup, Mikel Arteta revealed this had had a positive effect.

"It's fine," the Spaniard said of Timber's niggle. "He's been doing some individual work. It's clear now. We expect him to be ready to train with the group because he has no reactions. So quite positive."

Timber is now in line to be involved when Arsenal get their Premier League campaign underway against Wolves on Saturday. If the 23-year-old is involved from the off it will be his first start of any kind since injuring his ACL in last season's opening day fixture against Nottingham Forest.

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