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Timber and Calafiori train ahead of PSG trip

Jurrien Timber and Riccardo Calafiori are both part of today’s training session ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League semi-final second leg against PSG.

The Dutch defender, who missed Saturday’s defeat to Bournemouth, and the Italian midfielder, recovering from a knee problem sustained during the March Interlull, are expected to travel to France this afternoon – a welcome boost for Mikel Arteta. Martin Odegaard was also present.

The Gunners are looking to overturn a one-goal deficit as they bid to reach their first Champions League final since 2006.

While Kai Havertz and Jorginho are edging closer to a return, they aren’t yet ready. Takehiro Tomiyasu, Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Magalhaes won’t be available until next season.

Mikel Arteta is due to face questions from the media this evening after the team lands in Paris.

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