"You may like Arteta shared the latest on both Timber and fellow defender William Saliba ahead of the game with Kairat in midweek. The Spaniard said both players were suffering with their own 'niggles' and kept coy on whether the pair could return this weekend against Daniel Farke's side. No, those are not (available), said Arteta, it's a good opportunity now that we make a different kind of work with them to get them in the best possible condition for the weekend hopefully."
"Timber has so far played 32 times for the Gunners this season, across four different competitions. The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. What has been impressive is his versatility, with the 24-year-old capable of playing at centre-back, right-back and even left-back should he be needed. But with him and Saliba both out, a back four of Ben White, Cristian Mosquera, Riccardo Calafiori and Myles Lewis-Skelly did the job in midweek."
Arsenal approach a crucial Premier League fixture at Leeds with uncertainty over Jurrien Timber and William Saliba, both carrying minor niggles. Mikel Arteta confirmed tailored work is underway to get them into the best possible condition and remained non-committal on weekend availability. Timber has featured 32 times this season across four competitions and offers multi-positional versatility at centre-back, right-back and left-back. Arsenal must respond after a home defeat to Manchester United, while a rejuvenated Leeds seek safety. With Timber and Saliba absent midweek, a rotated back four secured victory against Kairat.
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