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Timber's Call-Up: Risk or Reward for Arsenal?
18 Sep
Summary
- Jurrien Timber named in Netherlands squad despite recent injury return.
- Arsenal fans concerned about potential overplaying during international break.
- Manager Xavi Hernandez's usage will determine if call-up benefits Arsenal.
Jurrien Timber has been included in the Netherlands' squad for the September-October international break, despite his recent return from injury. This call-up has raised concerns among Arsenal supporters, as Timber has only played 45 minutes for the club this season. He was rested for a recent League Cup match to manage his recovery.
The potential impact of Timber's international duty hinges on his usage by the new Dutch manager, Xavi Hernandez. If Timber is used sparingly and not pushed to his physical limits, the minutes could help him regain match fitness. However, if he plays extensively across the four Nations League matches, it could jeopardize his fitness and lead to further injury setbacks for Arsenal.
The Netherlands are scheduled to play Germany, Serbia twice, and Greece during this break. Timber could face potential matchups against players like Kai Havertz and Christos Tzolis. The club will be closely monitoring his involvement to prevent any further complications.
