defender will miss the World Cup with a groin damage, with Sunderland’s referred to as up as his substitute.
Timber, 24, got here on shortly after the hour mark in Arsenal’s Champions League ultimate defeat to .
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However earlier than the ultimate, Timber had missed weeks of motion, final that includes on 14 March within the win over .
In a press release on X, the Dutch nationwide aspect mentioned: “Jurrien Timber misses the 2026 World Cup.
“The 24-year-old defender has not recovered sufficiently from a groin damage to participate within the World Cup in a medically accountable method. In session with the medical workers, it has subsequently been determined that Timber will go away the nationwide crew’s pre-camp in New York after the sport towards . We’re with you, Jurrien.”