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Verri, M. (2026, October 5). Why Jurrien Timber didn't play for Netherlands amid Arsenal injury concerns. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-fc-timber-injury-netherlands-b1299554.html
Verri, Matt. “Why Jurrien Timber didn't play for Netherlands amid Arsenal injury concerns.” Evening Standard, 5 Oct. 2026, https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-fc-timber-injury-netherlands-b1299554.html.
Verri, Matt. “Why Jurrien Timber didn't play for Netherlands amid Arsenal injury concerns.” Evening Standard, October 5, 2026. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/arsenal-fc-timber-injury-netherlands-b1299554.html.
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Jurrien Timber, a defender for both Arsenal and the Netherlands national team, faced injury concerns that affected his participation in recent World Cup qualifiers. Initially starting against Greece on September 6th, he was an unused substitute when the Netherlands played Serbia three days later. Prior to these matches, Timber had undergone minor groin surgery over the summer, delaying his season start. Despite playing a full 77 minutes against Greece, Dutch medical staff opted for caution during the international break and kept him out of subsequent matches due to fitness concerns. This approach reflects Arsenal’s and the national team’s emphasis on Timber's long-term health and readiness for future games.
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