MX23RW : Saturday, December 28 04:01:51| >> :120:16570:16570:
[monks data]
Arsenal logo
Champions League | League Stage
Oct 1, 2024 at 8pm UK
Emirates Stadium
PSG logo

Arsenal
2 - 0
PSG

Havertz (20'), Saka (35')
Calafiori (76')
FT(HT: 2-0)

Ruiz (76')

Mikel Arteta explains why Jurrien Timber went off in Arsenal's win over PSG

Did Arsenal's Jurrien Timber sustain an injury against PSG?
© Imago
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta explains why Jurrien Timber went off at half time of Tuesday's Champions League win over Paris Saint-Germain.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has revealed that a muscle problem forced Jurrien Timber off at half time of Tuesday's Champions League win over Paris Saint-Germain.

The Gunners enjoyed a successful night at the Emirates Stadium, claiming a 2-0 victory following first-half efforts from Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka.

Although Arsenal celebrated their first Champions League win of the season, there was some concern about Timber's physical status following his half-time withdrawal.

The Dutchman was replaced at the interval by Jakub Kiwior after being handed a seventh consecutive start in all competitions.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on September 22, 2024© Imago

Arteta explains reason behind Timber withdrawal

Speaking after the 2-0 victory, Arteta revealed that a muscle problem forced him to withdraw Timber at the half-time interval.

Arteta told reporters "He was unbelievable in the first half, but he felt something muscular, and he wasn't certain.

"So I didn't want to take any risks. He's been out for a year and he's played a lot of minutes, probably more minutes than we would have wanted in the past few weeks and we have to manage him."

Timber missed the majority of his first season with Arsenal after he sustained an anterior cruciate ligament injury in August 2023.

Having made a full recovery, the Netherlands international has enjoyed regular game time in the opening stages of the 2024-25 season, chipping in with one assist in eight competitive matches.

Arsenal's Jurrien Timber warms up on September 22, 2024© Imago

Timber in race to be fit for the weekend

Arteta will hope that his decision to take Timber off at half time against PSG has helped avoid any significant injury.

The versatile defender will hope to prove his fitness in time for Saturday's Premier League home clash against Southampton.

Timber will also want to be available for Netherlands' upcoming UEFA Nations League matches after being named in Ronald Koeman's initial squad.

Netherlands are due to face Hungary on October 11, before they travel to Munich for a meeting with Germany on October 14.

ID:554425:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:collect4289:
Written by
Ben Sully
No Data Analysis info

Click here for more stories about Bukayo Saka

Click here for more stories about Arsenal

Game History

How you voted: Arsenal vs PSG

Arsenal
Draw
Paris Saint-Germain
Arsenal
71.3%
Draw
17.3%
Paris Saint-Germain
11.4%
613
Collect / Create New Data
Share this article now:
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on September 15, 2024
Read Next:
On the grass: Arsenal receive triple training boost ahead of PSG match
>
Sports Mole Logo
Enter your email address to subscribe to Sports Mole's free daily transfer newsletter! Sent twice a day during the transfer window.
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS

League Phase

TeamPWDLPTS
1Liverpool660018
2Barcelona650115
3B. Leverkusen641113
4Inter Milan641113
5Brest641113
6Arsenal641113
7Aston Villa641113
8Lille641113
9Bayern640212
10Dortmund640212
11Atletico640212
12AC Milan640212
13Atalanta632111
14Juventus632111
15Benfica631210
16Feyenoord631210
17Brugge631210
18Monaco631210
19Sporting Lisbon631210
20Real Madrid63039
21Celtic62319
22Man City62228
23PSV62228
24Dinamo Zagreb62228
25PSG62137
26Stuttgart62137
27Shakhtar61144
28Sparta Prague61144
29Sturm Graz61053
30Girona61053
31Red Star61053
32Salzburg61053
33Bologna60242
34RB Leipzig60060
35Slovan Bratislava60060
36Young Boys60060


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!