
Mikel Arteta reveals why Jurrien Timber went off at half-time in Arsenal's Champions League win over PSG - just a day after the defender called football's packed calendar 'a dangerous thing'
Daily MailJurrien Timber was substituted at half-time of Arsenal's 2-0 Champions League win over PSG after feeling 'something muscular', Mikel Arteta has confirmed. Jurrien Timber was forced off at the break of Arsenal's 2-0 Champions League win over PSG Mikel Arteta confirmed that the Dutch defender felt 'something muscular' and the decision was taken not to risk him in the second period Timber's issue, which the Gunners hope will be nothing more than a niggle, comes a day after he became the latest high-profile player to speak out against the current football calendar. Earlier this month, Manchester City midfielder Rodri claimed that players may be forced to go on strike, while Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson - who missed 15 games with a hamstring injury last season - has also expressed his concern. On Monday Timber became the latest high-profile player to speak out against the ever-increasing football calendar Manchester City star Rodri, who has since ruptured his ACL and will miss the rest of the season, also spoke out against the schedule On Tuesday night, Arsenal recorded their first win of their Champions League campaign, in what is the maiden season of the revamped competition.
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