Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta assesses player availability for Chelsea match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 1:05 PM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says Jurrien Timber could return to the lineup for the upcoming Premier League match against Chelsea. The defender has been sidelined since last season but recently resumed training. Arteta noted that a final decision regarding his participation will be made following a team training session. Additionally, the club is monitoring the condition of Cristhian Mosquera, who was substituted during the recent match against Aston Villa due to precautionary reasons. Midfielder Bruno Guimaraes is also being evaluated after sustaining a knock in the same fixture. The availability of both players for upcoming training remains uncertain as the medical staff continues their assessments.
- •Jurrien Timber is in contention for the Chelsea match following his recovery from injury.
- •Cristhian Mosquera was removed from the Aston Villa game as a precaution.
- •Bruno Guimaraes is currently being evaluated for a knock sustained against Aston Villa.
- •Mikel Arteta will finalize the team roster after the next scheduled training session.
- 1:05 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal defender could return against Chelsea – with Arteta also hopeful duo can be involved
"Jurrien Timber could be in contention to return for Arsenal’s Premier League clash with Chelsea after Mikel Arteta confirmed the defender is in “really good condition”.Timber has been sidelined ...
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