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Injured Arsenal duo pushing to make comebacks this season
TL;DR
Injured Arsenal players Mikel Merino and Jurrien Timber are working towards comebacks this season. Merino is focused on sprint and conditioning, while Timber remains hopeful for a return.
Key points
- Mikel Merino is doing sprint and conditioning work
- Jurrien Timber hasn't been ruled out for the season
- Both players are pushing for comebacks
ArsenalMikel MerinoJurrien Timber
Injured Arsenal duo pushing to make comebacks this season
Mikel Merino is doing sprint and conditioning work whilst Jurrien Timber hasn’t been ruled out of a return this season, according to a report.
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Football insider Hand of Arsenal reports that Mikel Merino is understood to be doing sprint and conditioning work with Arsenal as it stands, with the club cautious about putting him on ball work too soon.
Merino has now been out of action for well over three months, but he only has a little over two weeks to make his comeback if he wants to play for the Gunners again this season.
The same report claims Jurrien Timber hasn’t been ruled out of a return to action this season, after some setbacks to his groin injury during March and April. The player is planning one final push to see if he can make his comeback ahead of the campaign’s conclusion.
Q&A
What is the current status of Mikel Merino's injury recovery?
Mikel Merino is currently engaged in sprint and conditioning work as part of his recovery.
Is Jurrien Timber expected to return this season?
Jurrien Timber has not been ruled out and is still hopeful for a return this season.
How are Arsenal managing the injuries of Merino and Timber?
Arsenal is supporting both players in their recovery efforts, with Merino focusing on conditioning and Timber's potential return still being assessed.