Arsenal's Jurrien Timber misses Netherlands training amid groin caution
September 22, 2026 20:52
Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber did not take part in the Netherlands' first training session under new head coach Xavi Hernandez, EyeFootball reports. Timber had recently returned to competitive action for Arsenal after a nagging groin issue and started last weekend's match against Brighton & Hove Albion, playing about an hour before being substituted.
KEY CONTEXT
Voetbal International say Arsenal have asked the Netherlands coaching staff to handle Timber with caution because of the groin problem. That concern was cited as the reason for his absence from the session.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
The reported caution could mean Timber may not feature against Germany in the opening Nations League game. Arsenal return to domestic action after the international break, having lost 3-0 to Brighton before the break; their next listed Premier League fixture in the source is a home game against Leeds United on October 10.