Overview
- Timber rejoined Xavi Hernández’s 26-man Netherlands squad but trained alone in Zeist on Tuesday under an individual programme, reporting and photos showed.
- Dutch and British outlets say the Netherlands and Arsenal agreed the modified plan so Timber’s return is managed by the club’s medical staff.
- The defender has a lingering groin problem that forced him to miss the end of last season and the World Cup, and he has only recently resumed match minutes for Arsenal.
- Timber’s uncertain availability leaves doubt over selection for Thursday’s home game with Germany and the other Nations League matches in the window.
- Arsenal face short-term right-back cover issues because of Timber’s cautious comeback and other defensive injuries, which could affect club team selection when league play resumes.