
Scariolo: "No es una obligación para nosotros estar en la Final Four, es un grandísimo éxito"
Scariolo: No es obligación llegar a la Final Four, es un gran éxito
Arsenal faces injury setbacks with Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber ahead of their UEFA Champions League match against Atletico Madrid. Timber is unlikely to play due to a groin injury, while Havertz missed training on Tuesday.
Kai Havertz missed training on Tuesday ahead of Arsenal's trip to Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League -Credit:Izzy Poles - AMA/Getty Images
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Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber appears highly unlikely to feature in his side's UEFA Champions League semi-final first-leg showdown against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.
The Dutch international, sidelined since March 14 after sustaining a groin injury against Everton, was absent from training alongside his teammates on Tuesday at the Gunners' facility, ahead of Mikel Arteta's team departing for the Spanish capital.
Kai Havertz was also missing after being forced off with a muscular problem on Saturday against Newcastle United, though there is cautious optimism that he has avoided serious damage and could still contribute for the Gunners during the run-in, as per football.london.
Kai Havertz missed training due to an unspecified issue, while Jurrien Timber is sidelined with a groin injury sustained on March 14.
Jurrien Timber is highly unlikely to feature in the match against Atletico Madrid due to his ongoing recovery from a groin injury.
The absence of key players like Havertz and Timber could significantly impact Arsenal's performance and strategy in the crucial Champions League semi-final.

Scariolo: No es obligación llegar a la Final Four, es un gran éxito
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Jurrien Timber still hasn't returned to training since picking up an injury in mid-March -Credit:Alex Pantling/Getty Images
On a more positive note for Arsenal, Ebere Eze has escaped injury despite being substituted early in the second half against the Magpies, following his superb curling finish.
Gabriel Martinelli and Riccardo Calafiori were both spotted training with the team.
Martinelli was seen clutching his hamstring at full-time last weekend, raising concerns that he may have picked up a problem.
Calafiori had been tipped by Mikel Arteta to make the team against Newcastle but was ultimately left out despite arriving at the Emirates Stadium with his teammates.
The Italian fullback now appears to have fully recovered from a knock sustained during the 1-0 quarter-final first-leg victory over Sporting CP in Portugal. Mikel Merino remains sidelined, although there is optimism he could still feature in Arsenal's determined push for the Double.
Atletico Madrid have welcomed multiple injury returns ahead of Wednesday's marquee game at the Wanda Metropolitano.
Striker Julian Alvarez confirmed he is "100 per cent" ready to start after recovering from a recent fitness concern, while Ademola Lookman and defender David Hancko have resumed training.
Arteta is scheduled to speak with the media on Tuesday in Madrid, where he is expected to provide an update on Timber's condition.