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Jurrien Timber’s absence was an unexpected blow for Arsenal (Picture: Getty)
Jurrien Timber was a surprise omission from Arsenal’s squad to face Brighton in the Premier League on Saturday.
The was no indication from Mikel Arteta in the build-up to the game that Timber would be unavailable for selection against the Seagulls.
But ahead of kick-off at the Emirates, Arsenal boss Arteta revealed why Timber, one of his most important players, was not named in the squad.
Quizzed about the right-back’s absence, Arteta explained that Timber suffered an injury in Tuesday’s Carabao Cup win over Crystal Palace.
‘In the last part of the [Palace] game [on Tuesday], he felt something and could not carry on,’ Arteta said. ‘So, he’s out.’
Timber played the full 90 minutes in the quarter-final against Palace four days ago, which Arsenal won on penalties after a 1-1 draw in normal time.
The 24-year-old Dutchman has been one of Arsenal’s top performers this season, playing in all 17 top-flight games before the clash with Brighton.
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