Chelsea legend Ruud Gullit has named Jurrien Timber as the Arsenal player he likes. He claims that the Dutchman focuses on his performances and does not moan on the pitch when things go wrong.
Speaking to Gabling Insider, Gullit said that the Timber has bounced back well from his injury issues at the Emirates and is delighted to seethe former Ajax star doing well at the club. He hailed the defender as a strong player who has become one of the finest players in the league and said (via Metro):
"One player I really like at Arsenal is Jurrien Timber. He is very strong and looks convincing in everything he does. He is a fantastic player and one of the finest in the division, which you have to be to be a regular starter in Arsenal's defence at the moment. I saw him in the youth teams at Ajax and he was always a good, strong player."
"I like the way he plays. He doesn't moan, he gets on with his job and is a real team player. As well as that, he is so clever tactically and talented technically. He had a real setback with that long-term injury when he first joined Arsenal, but he has bounced back from that and adapted to the Premier League so well."
Jurrien Timber suffered an ACL injury on his Premier League debut in August 2023 and was out for eight months. He has made the right-back spot his own, winning the internal battle with Ben White.
Ruud Gullit praises Arsenal winger after tough start
Ruud Gullit also spoke about Noni Madueke, praising the former Chelsea man for his performances. However, he admitted that the winger will not be able to displace Bukayo Saka from the starting XI and said:
"Noni Madueke is a good player, but he is having to play second fiddle to Bukayo Saka when both players are fit. If both are fit, Madueke is on the bench. When he is on the pitch, however, he is very handy and always a big threat, and I actually think one thing that stands out about him is how hard he works."
Gullit went on to say that Madueke's contributions off the ball are going unnoticed at Arsenal, and added that the winger has been a good signing for the Gunners. The winger has one goal and as many assists in the Premier League this season, while scoring thrice in the UEFA Champions League.