Mikel Arteta shared updates on injuries and Jorginho’s future during Friday’s press conference. He confirmed that Jurrien Timber will be available for selection when Arsenal faces Bournemouth.
Timber, who suffered a serious knee injury on his Premier League debut, is set to make his return after being sidelined for most of the season. Arteta stated that Timber’s availability has increased the quality of training sessions and the competition within the squad.
He expressed his intention to assess Timber’s readiness by fielding him in a match. Discussing Jorginho’s future, Arteta expressed his desire to retain the midfielder, acknowledging the club’s support in the matter.
He highlighted Jorginho’s contributions to the team’s performance and stated his wish for the player to remain with the club. Additionally, Arteta refuted reports suggesting Gabriel Jesus’s potential departure from Arsenal, asserting that there is no intention to let him leave.
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