Mikel Arteta gives new three-word response to Jurrien Timber injury as Arsenal concern increases
Mikel Arteta provided his response to the news that Jurrien Timber was unable to face Club Brugge in the UEFA Champions League. The Dutchman has been comfortably one of the side’s best players this season, but was not fit enough to start.
Before the match, Arteta spoke to TNT Sports, where he was quizzed on why the full-back was not in the squad. What he said revealed that the 24-year-old had indeed suffered a problem in the previous match.
"They both had issues from the weekend, both really bad kicks,” he said. “For Jurrien, it was too early, and for Richy, we have to manage to see if he can do some minutes. [tonight]"
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Jurrien Timber travelled to Brugge but was unable to play for Arsenal (Image: Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)