The Dutch International picked up a knock in the Gunners’ opening game of the season against Nottingham Forest at the Emirates on Saturday, August 12, 2023. He sustained an injury to the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee which saw him undergo surgery.
However, the wait will soon be over for the Gunners supporters as the club posted a picture of Timber running on the grass which is good news for the club. He has completed some group work with the Arsenal senior squad however has not yet returned to full training, but he continues to do work on his own before he can train with the rest of the squad.