August 11th 2024.
The upcoming weekend brings another exciting match for Arsenal as they face off against Lyon on Sunday. However, the team will have to do without two players, Jurrien Timber and Fabio Vieira, who are both dealing with minor injuries, as confirmed by the club.
With the start of the new Premier League season just around the corner, the Gunners are in full preparation mode. After their clash with Wolves next Saturday, they will be back in their home turf for the Emirates Cup match against Lyon on Sunday afternoon. In their starting line-up, manager Mikel Arteta has included notable players such as Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka, while Timber and Vieira will not be joining them on the field.
The club has stated that Vieira is sitting out due to a hip issue, while Timber is dealing with a slight foot problem. For Arsenal supporters, Timber's absence may raise some concerns, as he had a tough first year with the team due to injuries. The talented defender joined Arsenal from Ajax for a hefty price tag of £38 million last summer, but unfortunately, he suffered a major knee injury in his first game against Nottingham Forest in the 2023-24 season. This kept him out of most of the season, and he only made a brief appearance as a substitute in their final game against Everton in May.
Timber had joined the team during their pre-season tour in the US, playing against Bournemouth and Manchester United but missing their match against Liverpool. Reports have indicated that he has been struggling with a "load-bearing" injury, which is not related to his previous knee problems. However, fans can still look forward to seeing summer signing Riccardo Calafiori in action on Sunday. The Italian left-back, who was acquired for a whopping £42 million from Bologna, is eager to make his debut for the club.
On the bench, we can also expect to see Eddie Nketiah, despite ongoing talks about his future at the club. Marseille has been in negotiations with Arsenal for the striker for several weeks now, but they have yet to meet the asking price of £30 million. As for other news, fans can stay updated with the latest exclusives and analysis by signing up for the club's newsletter, which is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
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