Arsenal has confirmed long-term injury issues for William Saliba and defender Timber. Saliba is still sidelined after a recovery timeline established by manager Mikel Arteta. The London Evening Standard published the long-term injury issue for Saliba and Timber. Timber also lies under review for a potential field appearance.
The club has listed centre-back Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa to strengthen the backline. Coaches continue evaluating when Timber and Declan Rice could come back. The club maintained the review active through August 2026. Staff will decide later this month.