Arsenal star leaves pre-season camp amid concerns over long-standing injury

Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJurrien Timber has been struggling with a groin problem for months (Getty)Jurrien Timber has departed Arsenal's pre-season camp in Spain to undergo a check-up for a persistent groin injury that affected him for much of the end of last season. The Dutch defender had previously missed the final two months of the previous campaign, though he did make a substitute appearance in the Champions League final before missing the World Cup. Reports indicate that Timber's return to London is a scheduled part of his rehabilitation timeline and does not signify a fresh injury setback. Arsenal is facing additional injury concerns ahead of the new season, with William Saliba sidelined due to a back injury, and key players like Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka potentially missing the start of the campaign following their World Cup commitments. The Gunners' pre-season schedule includes matches against Girona, Real Betis, Borussia Dortmund, and Como, with their first competitive fixture being the Community Shield against Manchester City on 16 August. In fullJurrien Timber leaves Arsenal pre-season camp in latest injury blowMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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