Arteta provides injury update on Saliba and Timber

Arsenal boss reveals fresh fitness news for two key defenders after Dortmund defeat.

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What happened. Mikel Arteta gave an update on William Saliba and Jurrien Timber, who both missed Arsenal's pre-season loss to Borussia Dortmund.

• Timber missed the match due to a groin problem.
• Timber returned home from Spain as part of rehabilitation.
• Saliba suffered a serious injury, details not specified.

Arteta's update clarifies the fitness of two defenders ahead of the new season.

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