Arsenal make Jurrien Timber and Riccardo Calafiori squad decision for PSG clash

Arsenal make Jurrien Timber and Riccardo Calafiori squad decision for PSG clash

 

As Arsenal prepare for their upcoming Champions League clash against PSV Eindhoven, Mikel Arteta has made some crucial squad decisions regarding defenders Jurrien Timber and Riccardo Calafiori.

 

Jurrien Timber Nears Full Fitness

Dutch defender Jurrien Timber, who has been sidelined since suffering an ACL injury on his Premier League debut last season, is now back in full training. While he may not be ready to start, Arteta has included him in the squad, signaling that his long-awaited return could be imminent. His versatility at both center-back and full-back will be a major boost for the Gunners as they navigate a busy fixture schedule.

 

Riccardo Calafiori Included After Strong Start

Summer signing Riccardo Calafiori has also been named in the squad following his impressive performances since joining from Bologna. The Italian left-back has quickly adapted to Arteta’s system and could feature against PSV, providing competition for Oleksandr Zinchenko and Takehiro Tomiyasu.

 

What This Means for Arsenal

With Timber’s return on the horizon and Calafiori settling in well, Arsenal’s defensive depth looks stronger than ever. Arteta now has more options to rotate, ensuring freshness at the back as they compete on multiple fronts.

 

Will Timber make his comeback off the bench? Could Calafiori earn his first Champions League start for the club? Fans will be eagerly watching as the Gunners aim for a strong start in Europe.