Player

Jurrien Timber

Netherlands defender who can play right-back or centre-back; managing a groin injury that kept him out of the 2026 World Cup.

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16 Aug 2026

Arsenal's Title Defence Starts in Cardiff Without Saliba and Timber

Arteta wants the first trophy on Sunday. William Saliba and Jurrien Timber are out. Rice, Saka, and Zubimendi can be involved after no pre-season minutes.