Arsenal’s Jurrien Timber, currently recovering from a cruciate ligament rupture, faces a challenging path back to the pitch.

His injury and prolonged rehabilitation period have implications for both his club and the Netherlands national team, as they consider him for the upcoming Euros.

Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber sidelined until preseason next year

Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber is expected to be sidelined until the preseason next year due to the cruciate ligament rupture sustained at the start of this season.

This information comes from Algemeen Dagblad, via Sport Witness, which reports that the Netherlands national team is monitoring Timber’s recovery with the hope of including him in Ronald Koeman’s squad for the Euros.

The Dutch national team, preparing for the tournament in Germany next summer, is considering up to 40 players for selection. Timber, who transferred to Arsenal from Ajax and was injured in his first game, is on this list, albeit with a slim chance of making it.

Timber was previously a regular member of the Dutch squad with 15 appearances since his debut in June, 2021 when he was just 19.

However, it is expected that Arsenal will assess Timber’s situation next year, with the expectation being that he might only be fit to join pre-season training.