Arteta updates on injuries and signings after Arsenal's friendly loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 4:30 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Mikel Arteta provided updates on injured players Jurrien Timber and William Saliba following Arsenal's 3-2 loss to Borussia Dortmund in a pre-season friendly at the Emirates. Timber is recovering well but remains weeks away from full fitness, while Saliba is taking a two-week break due to a back issue. Arteta confirmed that several World Cup participants, including Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice, are set to return to training next week. New signing Bruno Guimaraes was introduced to fans before the match, and Arteta expressed hopes of adding more players before the transfer window closes.
- •Arsenal lost 3-2 to Borussia Dortmund in a friendly
- •Jurrien Timber is weeks away from full fitness
- •William Saliba is on a two-week rest from injury
- •Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice to join training next week
- •Bruno Guimaraes introduced to fans prior to the match
- 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal boss Arteta on injured duo, returning World Cup stars and more new signings
"Mikel Arteta says Jurrien Timber is “progressing really well” in his recovery from injury.The Dutch defender was absent again as Arsenal lost 3-2 to Borussia Dortmund in a pre-season friendly at t...
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