Arsenal are sweating over the fitness of defender Jurrien Timber after he limped off Sunday's defeat to Manchester United with an apparent hamstring. injury.
The Gunners were was kicked out of the FA Cup on penalties after 120 grueling minutes, made tougher by bad knee injury suffered by Gabriel Jesuswhose condition has left Mikel Arteta “concerned”.
Unfortunately, Jesus may not have been the only victim Arsenal also lost Lumber early in the second overtime period.
“The tree limps and holds his navel – and motioned to the bench that he must leave.” Simon Collings reported at the time.
Arteta did not mention Timber's condition after the match, with most questions focused on the disturbing sight of Jesus being carried off the pitch on a stretcher.
If the Timbers are facing a spell on the pitch, it will be a huge blow to Arteta, who has relied on the Dutchman in the absence of the injured Ben White, who has been sidelined for one. long term knee problem.
Takehiro Tomiyasu is also unavailable with a knee injury, meaning Arsenal would be without a natural right-back if Timber is ruled out. Midfielder Thomas Partey has covered this position before.