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Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has revealed that Jurrien Timber may miss the remainder of this campaign with an ankle injury.<\/p>\n
Timber has proven to be a worthy upgrade on Ben White, with the Dutchman developing into one of the best right-backs in Europe.<\/p>\n
The 24-year-old has been particularly important this season as one of Arsenal\u2019<\/strong>s top performers, but he has been out of action since last month and has missed their last four Premier League matches.<\/p>\n The Gunners will move one step closer to winning the Premier League this weekend as they travel to face West Ham, while they will battle Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final at the end of this month.<\/p>\n But Arteta<\/strong> has now provided a concerning update on Timber\u2019s injury recovery.<\/p>\n \u201cNo (fresh injury concerns), nothing to add,\u201d Arteta responded when asked to deliver team news on Friday afternoon.<\/p>\n READ: Why rival fans are \u2018duty bound to denigrate\u2019 Arsenal and their \u2018legendary season\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n On Timber and Mikel Merino, he added: \u201cNo chance for them this weekend.\u201d<\/p>\n It was hoped that Timber could return this month, but Arteta has now admitted that he could miss the remainder of this season.<\/p>\n \u201cI don\u2019t know, there is still a fair bit to do,\u201d Arteta said on Timber.<\/p>\n \u201cEverything needs to be so smooth and quick.\u201d<\/p>\n READ MORE: Big Weekend: West Ham v Arsenal, Man City, Jorgensen, Emery, play-offs, El Clasico<\/strong><\/p>\n He added: \u201cThat has probably been the most difficult thing to manage, with the player, with myself as well.<\/p>\n \u201cWe didn\u2019t expect it to take so long, and he\u2019s not fit to play.\u201d<\/p>\n Arsenal have at least been boosted by Bukayo Saka\u2019s return from injury in recent weeks, and Emmanuel Petit has explained why he thinks he could save his side\u2019s season.<\/p>\n \u201cViktor Gyokeres was missing Bukayo Saka; he was out for months, while Martin Odegaard spent long periods on the bench. Can you imagine where Arsenal would\u2019ve been if those players had been fit all season?\u201d Petit wrote in his BOYLE Sports column.<\/p>\n READ NEXT: Top 10 Big Six banter seasons features Spurs, Arsenal, Liverpool, Man United classics<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cWe can see now how badly Saka was missed; his return might be what wins Arsenal the Premier League and the Champions League.<\/p>\n \u201cWithout him, it could\u2019ve been nothing. I think he\u2019s mentally and physically fresh. He\u2019s got some life in his legs; Arteta is managing him carefully because you cannot take any risks with him.<\/p>\n \u201cThey still have four games to play, three in the Premier League and one Champions League final.<\/p>\n \u201cSo, don\u2019t rush him. They are winning games, and he\u2019s been important in the last few.<\/p>\n \u201cThe next game against West Ham will be very important for both teams. I presume Saka will be crucial. Saka and Odegaard have been among their best players for years. They were missing those guys.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s like asking Pep Guardiola playing without Erling Haaland and Bernardo Silva.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\u201cHis return might be what wins Arsenal the Premier League and Champions League\u2026\u201d<\/h2>\n