Overview

• Timber started alongside Virgil van Dijk and played the full 90 minutes in the Netherlands’ 4-0 World Cup qualifier win over Malta.
• He recorded 92 touches and completed 79 of 83 passes for roughly 95% accuracy, creating two chances with additional recoveries and clearances.
• Dutch outlets including Football Oranje and Voetbal Zone graded him above Van Dijk for the performance.
• The display highlighted his adaptability, with Arsenal deploying him primarily at right-back despite over 100 centre-back appearances for Ajax.
• Coverage in England suggests he could cover for William Saliba if needed, and reports indicate he is a candidate to start against Finland before returning to Arsenal training.