Arsenal given worrying Jurien Timber update as return date from ACL injury predicted - leaving Mikel Arteta to assess his options in January

The defender suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury in that match against Nottingham Forest, which required surgery. It was believed that he would still be able to participate in the campaign's closing stages. However, his prospects of playing this season appear doubtful in light of reports from Dutch outlet AD (via The Mirror). The report also suggests that the defender will miss Euros 2024 with the Netherlands.

Arsenal lack alternatives at full-back after sending Kieran Tierney on loan. The only specialists in the lineup are Takehiro Tomiyasu, Oleksandr Zinchenko, and the out-of-favour Cedric Soares. Right-back Ben White has established himself, although Arteta may wish to add some depth when the transfer market opens in January.

Timber's performances with the four-time European Cup champions earned him a £40 million move to north London. The 22-year-old won the Eredivisie's Player of the Season Award for the 2021–22 season and was a member of two Ajax teams that won titles.

With the defender out injured, Arteta and Arsenal will now look at options to bring in new recruits for their defence as they look to do one better this season and win the title.