Injury NewsFootball.LondonUnverified source· 4 Sept 2026
Arteta confirms double Arsenal injury boost ahead of Chelsea
Cristhian Mosquera's hamstring issue was precaution, while Jurrien Timber nears return.
Mikel Arteta
coach
Player
Cristhian Mosquera
Injury
Hamstring
Club
Arsenal
Player
Jurrien Timber
Injury
Groin
What happened. Mikel Arteta confirmed Cristhian Mosquera's hamstring issue was precautionary and Jurrien Timber is close to returning after groin surgery.
- Mosquera was withdrawn in the win at Aston Villa but is being assessed.
- Timber has not played this season after a minor groin procedure.
- Timber trained lightly on Thursday and could be in the squad for Chelsea.
“It was more precaution than anything else, so we will have to see how he feels.”
— Mikel Arteta
Arsenal host Chelsea on Sunday, both with 100% records, and Timber's availability could boost the squad.
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