Timber warns he must be 'very smart' about return as Arsenal prepare for Leeds with triple injury boost

From the Newshound archive · first published 5 October 2026.

Jurrien Timber has warned that his recovery from a groin problem cannot be hurried, saying physiotherapists must oversee every stage or he risks suffering another injury. Ben White, Cristhian Mosquera and Piero Hincapie have all resumed training at London Colney as Arsenal prepare for their October 10 Premier League meeting with Leeds. The club are eager to respond after being thrashed 3-0 at Brighton last month, a result that handed them their first loss of the season.

William Saliba remains sidelined long-term, with Arteta admitting the Frenchman is 'in rest mode' and a November return the target.

Christos Tzolis was hurt on international duty with Greece and is reportedly set to miss three weeks, deepening Arteta's injury concerns.

Goalkeeper David Raya had a troubled Spain audition, fumbling a straightforward free-kick before a disallowed Czech Republic equaliser let him off the hook.