Timber racing to be fit for Premier League and Champions League finale

[Getty Images]

Mikel Arteta has said that Jurrien Timber is doing "everything he can" to be fit for the climax of Arsenal's run-in.

The full-back has not featured for the Gunners since coming off in the first half of their 2-0 win over Everton in March.

The right-back position is now a problem area for Mikel Arteta as alongside Timber, Ben White has also been ruled out for the season with a knee ligament injury.

Timber has been spotted around the squad before the games against Atletico Madrid and West Ham last week as he tried to come back in time for Arsenal's title push and the Champions League final.

"He wanted to be very close to the team," Arteta said of Timber's presence despite not being in the squad.

"He's progressed a little bit in the past few days. He's feeling better. We're going to try to get him fit and available as quick as possible, but let's see.

"He has been out now for a while, unfortunately. He is such an important player for us - we all know that - and he is doing everything that he possibly can to help the team in any capacity.

"We know his leadership, his quality and how much the team needs him."

Alongside White, who Arteta said is out for the "long term", Riccardo Calafiori came off at half-time of Arsenal's dramatic 1-0 win at West Ham, but the Gunners boss is unsure if the Italian will be available for Arsenal's final home match against on Monday.