Jurrien Timber
24-Year-Old
Arsenal
Premier
OUT
Injury Ankle
Est. Return 5/30/2026
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.
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."
ANALYSIS
Timber has been sidelined for around two months with the ankle issue, and manager Mikel Arteta's comments suggest the Dutch defender is not yet at the stage required to be considered for Sunday's fixture. His recovery is still progressing, but the priority for Arsenal remains having him available for the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain on May 30, making any unnecessary risk in the league finale unlikely. No return timeline has been confirmed beyond the immediate window, leaving his availability for the European showpiece the key focus for the club's medical staff.
Timber has been sidelined for around two months with the ankle issue, and manager Mikel Arteta's comments suggest the Dutch defender is not yet at the stage required to be considered for Sunday's fixture. His recovery is still progressing, but the priority for Arsenal remains having him available for the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain on May 30, making any unnecessary risk in the league finale unlikely. No return timeline has been confirmed beyond the immediate window, leaving his availability for the European showpiece the key focus for the club's medical staff.
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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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Unavailable for Atletico clash
Timber (ankle) will be sidelined Wednesday in the first leg of the Champions League matchup versus Atletico Madrid, and coach Mikel Arteta commented about his return "We don't know yet. He's doing some stuff on the pitch at the moment, but we need to get the gears up and be able to do more things before he can compete with us".
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Won't play Saturday
Timber (undisclosed) won't be an option for Saturday's game against Newcastle United, according to manager Mikel Arteta. "Jurrien not in the squad."
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Left out
Timber (undisclosed) is out for Sunday's match against Manchester City.
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Bayern Munich keen on him
Bayern Munich are interested in making a move for Timber, according to CaughtOffside.
ANALYSIS
Bayern Munich are one of the clubs keen on making a move for Arsenal's coveted Dutch defender. However, Timber has opened talks over a new contract with the Gunners, and he's far more likely to remain with Arsenal rather than leaving the club. He's established as a regular for the Gunners.
Bayern Munich are one of the clubs keen on making a move for Arsenal's coveted Dutch defender. However, Timber has opened talks over a new contract with the Gunners, and he's far more likely to remain with Arsenal rather than leaving the club. He's established as a regular for the Gunners.