Mikel Arteta has put the final touches to preparations ahead of Arsenal's clash against Napoli in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta during a training session at Sobha Realty Training Centre on August 15, 2026 in London Colney, England
Mikel Arteta during an Arsenal training session at the Sobha Realty Training Centre(Image: Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
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Jurrien Timber was spotted in training ahead of Arsenal's clash against Napoli in the UEFA Champions League. The 25-year-old defender, who underwent minor surgery over the summer, could finally be available for selection when the Gunners face Massimiliano Allegri's side in the league phase opener at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium on Wednesday night.
Timber wasn't expected to return to action until later this month, but he's made good progress on his rehabilitation programme. The Netherlands international appeared to be in contention to feature in the matchday squad at the weekend, but he was left out, making Piero Hincapie the only defender on the bench.
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