Arsenal: Bukayo Saka and Jurrien Timber absent from training as injury woes continue | OneFootball

The pair will miss the Champions League visit of Shakhtar

Bukayo Saka and Jurrien Timber were both absent from Arsenal training on Monday afternoon as the squad prepared to face Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League.

The Gunners were without Saka and Timber for their trip to Bournemouth on Saturday, which they lost 2-0.

Saka has been struggling with a hamstring injury that he picked up playing for England during the recent international break.

The winger was forced during England’s defeat to Greece on October 10 and missed the Three Lions’ win over Finland three days later.

Saka was also left out of Arsenal’s squad for their win over Bournemouth as the club did not want to rush him back.

“With Bukayo, let's see how he feels today and the transition that we have later on,” Arteta said on Monday in his press conference before training.

Timber has been out since the start of this month with what Arteta has confirmed is a muscular problem.

The defender missed Arsenal’s win over Southampton on October 5 and he has not played for them since.

“I think he’s going to be close obviously,” said Arteta. “We have to see how he deals with training with the whole group because he hasn't done that yet but he will be pretty close hopefully.”