Mikel Arteta, the manager of Arsenal, has announced some encouraging news regarding Jurrien Timber's potential return to the pitch. As Arsenal prepares to face Chelsea in the Premier League, Arteta revealed that Timber could be included in the squad for this crucial match.

Timber, who has not played in an official match since coming on as a substitute during the Champions League final in May, has faced a challenging recovery. The Dutch defender missed the World Cup 2026 due to a hip injury that required surgery. However, he has recently resumed training with the first team following the start of the season.

During a press conference ahead of the Arsenal vs. Chelsea match, Arteta expressed optimism about Timber's condition, stating, "Currently, he is in very good shape. He has been training with us and is in a good state." When asked if Timber would be available to face Chelsea, Arteta mentioned that a final decision would be made after the team's training session.

In addition to Timber's situation, Arteta also provided updates on other players. Bruno Guimaraes, who made a brief appearance against Aston Villa, is recovering from a minor injury but is expected to return to training soon. Meanwhile, the status of Cristhian Mosquera remains uncertain after he was substituted during the match against Villa. Arteta noted that Mosquera's substitution was a precautionary measure, and the team will assess his condition in the upcoming training session.

If Mosquera is unable to play, Ezri Konsa may make his first start for Arsenal since joining the club for £51 million at the end of the summer transfer window.