Jurrien Timber Excluded from World Cup Due to Groin Injury
Arsenal's Jurrien Timber ruled OUT of the World Cup as Netherlands opt against injury risk
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Jurrien Timber, the Arsenal right-back, will miss the World Cup due to a groin injury that has not healed sufficiently. The Netherlands national team has confirmed his withdrawal, replacing him with Lutsharel Geertruida ahead of their tournament matches against Japan, Sweden, and Tunisia.
- 01Timber has been ruled out of the World Cup due to an insufficient recovery from a groin injury.
- 02The Dutch Football Association announced Timber's departure from the national team's pre-camp in New York.
- 03Lutsharel Geertruida has been called up to replace Timber in the squad.
- 04The Netherlands will face Japan, Sweden, and Tunisia in their World Cup group matches.
- 05Timber signed for Arsenal from Ajax for £34 million in 2023 and has struggled with injuries since his debut.
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Jurrien Timber, the Arsenal right-back, has been ruled out of the World Cup due to a groin injury that has not sufficiently healed. The Netherlands national team confirmed his withdrawal, stating that it was medically irresponsible for him to participate. Timber was initially included in the squad by coach Ronald Koeman, but after consulting with medical staff, it was decided he would leave the pre-camp in New York following a friendly against Uzbekistan. In his absence, Lutsharel Geertruida of Sunderland has been called up. The Netherlands, which features several Premier League players, will open their World Cup campaign against Japan, followed by matches against Sweden and Tunisia. Timber, who joined Arsenal from Ajax for £34 million in the summer of 2023, has faced injury challenges, including a groin injury sustained during a match against Everton in March. He managed to return for Arsenal's recent Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain, but his ongoing issues have now sidelined him from the World Cup.
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