Mikel Arteta gives fresh Jurrien Timber injury update amid Arsenal hope ahead of PSG

Mikel Arteta has insisted he is not confident Jurrien Timber will be fit for next week's crucial Champions League semi-final second leg clash against PSG.

because of a knock, football.london understands. The issue was picked up in the 1-0 defeat to PSG in midweek but is not believed to be serious.

and supported Bukayo Saka well but could not help his side to a much-needed win. Declan Rice gave the Gunners the lead but goals from Dean Huijsen and Evanilson in the second half ensured the Cherries came away 2-1 victors.

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After the match, Asked if he is confident the former Ajax man will be fit to face the French giants, Arteta said: "No. Confident? At the moment, no, because he wasn't able to play here and we played him for four days."

Asked what the issue is, Arteta said: "I cannot tell you." Martin Odegaard was also seen hobbling after an incident late in the game where his shot was blocked, although it's unclear if the Norwegian picked up an injury.

"I haven't had a chance yet to speak to the doctor giving me an update on that so I don't know," Arteta said on the matter.

The defeat means Arsenal have won just once in their previous five Premier League matches. Attention will now turn to Wednesday and the second leg in Paris.

"Well, we certainly wanted to create a really good vibe, a positive result would really help us to build what we wanted towards Wednesday. So, what we have created now is a lot of rage, anger, frustration and a bad feeling in the tummy," Arteta revealed.

"So, make sure that we use that for Wednesday to have a massive performance in Paris, win the game and be in the final."