Full-back Timber was absent from the matchday squad for Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Newcastle on Sunday, and Mikel Arteta has now confirmed the Dutchman has undergone ankle surgery .

Arsenal have been dealt another defensive injury blow with Jurrien Timber set to undergo surgery on an ankle injury. Timber was not included in the matcday squad for Sunday’s 1-0 win over Newcastle and was an unused substitute in the draw with Liverpool the weekend prior.

Jurrien Timber will undergo ankle surgery, with the length of his expected absence unclear at this stage, according to a report. Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber has been out of action for the last couple of weeks, sitting on the bench against Liverpool before dropping out of the squad completely against Newcastle United on Sunday.