- Jurrien Timber has departed Arsenal's pre-season camp in Spain to undergo a check-up for a persistent groin injury that affected him for much of the end of last season.
- The Dutch defender had previously missed the final two months of the previous campaign, though he did make a substitute appearance in the Champions League final before missing the World Cup.
- Reports indicate that Timber's return to London is a scheduled part of his rehabilitation timeline and does not signify a fresh injury setback.
- Arsenal is facing additional injury concerns ahead of the new season, with William Saliba sidelined due to a back injury, and key players like Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka potentially missing the start of the campaign following their World Cup commitments.
- The Gunners' pre-season schedule includes matches against Girona, Real Betis, Borussia Dortmund, and Como, with their first competitive fixture being the Community Shield against Manchester City on 16 August.
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Jurrien Timber leaves Arsenal pre-season camp in latest injury blow
