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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta will be delighted with news that one of his key players is back in contention for the start of the season.
Mikel Arteta has received a welcome boost ahead of Arsenal's Premier League opener against Wolves, as Jurrien Timber returned to first-team training on Wednesday.
The 23-year-old Dutch defender has been recovering from a long-term anterior cruciate ligament injury that ruled him out for most of the 2023-24 season.
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Timber returns for Arsenal
Timber made a brief comeback against Everton on the final day of last season and participated in Arsenal's US pre-season tour.
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However, a foot injury forced him to miss the last two friendly matches against Bayer Leverkusen and Lyon.
Now, pictures have emerged of Timber training with his teammates, signaling his readiness to contribute to the team's opening fixture at the Emirates on Saturday afternoon.
His return is a timely boost for Arteta as he prepares to face Wolves in the season's first match.
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