Jurrien Timber is fit and available for Arsenal's Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain. The Netherlands international has not played since March due to a troublesome groin injury, missing the last 14 games. Timber was pictured out on the town with his Arsenal teammates after they sealed the Premier League title last week and was back amongst it to lift the trophy at Selhurst Park.
The former Ajax star returned to first-team training with his teammates on Wednesday and was pictured during a session in Budapest the following day. With Ben White ruled out as a result of the knee injury he suffered against West Ham earlier this month, it has left Mikel Arteta badly short of options at right-back.
Arteta's Pre-Match Press Conference
Cristhian Mosquera has impressed in that position when moved out from centre-half, with Declan Rice and Martin Zubimendi also dropped into that role in recent weeks. But speaking in his pre-match press conference on Friday evening, Arteta confirmed Timber is fit enough to start tomorrow night.
Team News and Injury Updates
Timber's return is a significant boost for Arsenal as they prepare to face PSG in the final. The defender's versatility could be key, especially given the absence of White. Arteta will be hoping Timber can replicate his form from earlier in the season before his injury setback.
More to follow.
