Key man would have been very useful last season after latest performance.
It was another solid performance defensively in the North London derby that got us yet another impressive win on the road,. A second half goal from man of the match Gabriel was all that was needed to give us the win, it was the performance of another defender however that left me and many other gooners around the world in awe, that being Jurrien Timber’s superb display at both ends of the pitch.
The Dutch international was an acquisition from Ajax in the summer of 2023 for a fee in the excess of £38million, high hopes were held for him for his debut campaign however a season ending ACL injury in the first premier league game of last season made sure we wouldn’t get to see him till the very last game of the season against Everton.
He’s started three out of the last four premier league games so far this season with him dropping arguably his best performance in an Arsenal shirt till date.
Gabriel was voted man of the match but it could’ve easily been Timber considering how he impressed Defensively and offensively, the latter in particular. Given how he dealt with the threat of Brennan Johnson and then Odobert in the second half, his tenacity and aggression was really on show in the game.
With the incident between Pedro Porro and then subsequently Vicario only further endearing him to the Arsenal faithful ,with him showing he can drop every last blood for the badge.
He had some lovely moments in the attacking third as well with him getting into some dangerous positions on the left, however his final ball and decision making in that area can still be improved upon.
It was still a very good performance though and looking at that, you do have to wonder what his presence would have done for us last season, especially earlier in the campaign where we struggled defensively particular on the left where Zinchenko wasn’t at his best. It is all good and well though given he’s back and dropping performances like this, we all hope he has a very good season with us, also establishing himself in the Dutch set up and hopefully winning a trophy along the way!
With that being said gooners, where do you think Timber’s best position in the fullback areas, Leftback or Rightback?
KENNETH BENJAMIN.
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His best position is RB or RCB where he played for Ajax and Holland.Prior to moving to Arsenal he had never played LB which is not surprising as he is very much stronger with his right foot.He has the versatility and footballing intelligence to fulfil any defensive role and that includes the defensive midfield role.Once Calafiori is fit and up and running it will be very interesting to see where Arteta plays Timber, but one thing for sure we will be weaker defensively when he is not in the team.
100% Grandad. I also think (and it would be a massive swing change for Arteta but resting of defenders should be a given this season. Im sure Arteta has his best 4 but to keep them keen and sharp, rotating, is totally possible. Especially with CL football. Plus again, I don’t get the article because we didn’t have him fit last year and we don’t know yet, if it would have made any difference.
Desperately disappointing for Timber last season but I’m pleased to see him contributing positively now.
What ifs are a waste of time as every club has some form of injury crisis at periods in the season