Jurrien Timber
24-Year-Old
Arsenal
Premier
OUT
Injury Ankle
Est. Return 8/1/2026
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Timber is a versatile defender who opened the season at left-back but finished as the top choice at right-back due to other injuries in the squad. He's not a major offensive threat with one goal and three assists in 30 appearances, though he does offer more from right-back where he produced all of those goal contributions playing behind Bukayo Saka. With a full season at right-back he has a path to a handful of goal contributions in addition to defensive upside, as Arsenal finished second in clean sheets in the Premier League last season. Timber's ability to play on either side of the back line should keep him in the XI as long as he remains fit, something worth following as he finished the 2024/25 campaign early to undergo ankle surgery.
Ruled out of World Cup
Timber (groin) has been ruled out of the World Cup after failing to recover sufficiently from a groin injury to participate in a medically responsible manner, with Lutsharel Geertruida of Sunderland called up as his replacement, the federation announced.
ANALYSIS
Timber will leave the Netherlands' pre-camp in New York following the friendly against Uzbekistan, bringing a premature end to what had been an eagerly anticipated tournament for the 24-year-old Arsenal defender. Lutsharel Geertruida's call-up brings the Dutch squad back to 26 players at their base camp in Kansas. Timber's absence is a significant blow for coach Ronald Koeman, who had been counting on the versatile defender to contribute across multiple positions in the backline throughout the tournament. The Netherlands will now need to reorganize their defensive options heading into a World Cup where expectations are high.
Timber will leave the Netherlands' pre-camp in New York following the friendly against Uzbekistan, bringing a premature end to what had been an eagerly anticipated tournament for the 24-year-old Arsenal defender. Lutsharel Geertruida's call-up brings the Dutch squad back to 26 players at their base camp in Kansas. Timber's absence is a significant blow for coach Ronald Koeman, who had been counting on the versatile defender to contribute across multiple positions in the backline throughout the tournament. The Netherlands will now need to reorganize their defensive options heading into a World Cup where expectations are high.
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Option off bench Saturday
Timber (ankle) is on the bench for Saturday's UEFA Champions League final against PSG.
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Fit to start UCL final
Timber (ankle) has been deemed fit to start Saturday's UEFA Champions League final against PSG, according to manager Mikel Arteta.
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Return timeline still unclear
Timber (ankle) is unlikely to be available for Sunday's final Premier League fixture against Crystal Palace, according to coach Mikel Arteta. "Jurrien, let's hope he can do the same in the next few days, but he's still a little bit further behind than Mikel at the moment."
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Progressing well, not yet ready
Timber (ankle) is stepping up his work and the club is attempting to have him fit as quickly as possible, according to coach Mikel Arteta. "He wanted to be very close to the team. He's progressed a little bit in the last few days. We're going to try to get him fit and available as quickly as possible, but let's see. He's been out for a while, unfortunately. He's such an important player for us. We all know that and he's doing everything he can to help the team in any capacity. We know his leadership, his quality and how much the team needs him."
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Return taking longer than expected
Timber (ankle) is out for Sunday's match against West Ham, according to manager Mikel Arteta. "No chance for the weekend, there's still a fair bit to do [in the recovery]. That's probably been the most difficult thing to manage with the player, with myself as well. Everything has to be so smooth and quick if they want to have a chance to play any minutes [this season]. We didn't expect it to take so long, and at the moment, he's not fit to play."
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Set to sign new contract
Timber is expected to be rewarded with a new contract at Arsenal following an impressive 2025/26 season, according to Caught Offside.
ANALYSIS
Timber struggled with injuries at times in the 2025/26 season, and it's uncertain if he'll be able to play in the UEFA Champions League final on May 30 due to an ankle problem. But even with the injuries, Timber has been key for Arsenal when available. The club has recognized that, and they're expected to offer him a new deal over the summer.
Timber struggled with injuries at times in the 2025/26 season, and it's uncertain if he'll be able to play in the UEFA Champions League final on May 30 due to an ankle problem. But even with the injuries, Timber has been key for Arsenal when available. The club has recognized that, and they're expected to offer him a new deal over the summer.