Arsenal seek cover as Saliba and Timber sidelined

Arsenal's defensive crisis deepens as Saliba's back injury keeps him out and Timber remains weeks away.

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What happened. Arsenal are stepping up efforts to sign defensive cover after William Saliba was sidelined with a back injury and Jurriën Timber is still weeks away from returning.

• Saliba's injury has been affecting him since last season.
• Arsenal lost 3-2 to Borussia Dortmund with defensive mistakes.
• Arteta says existing players need to step up for now.

“some time to heal”

— Mikel Arteta

Arsenal are expected to return with a fresh bid for Konsa as they seek defensive reinforcements.

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