What Jurrien Timber was spotted doing as Arsenal defender steps up injury recovery

Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber has been spotted in Rwanda on a recent club trip, as the 22-year-old steps up his return from injury.

The former Ajax man has been out of action since the Gunners' first game of the season — a 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest — after tearing his ACL during the second half. Ever since, the Netherlands international has been working hard to return to the pitch before the end of the 2023/24 season, with a fresh new update provided on Tuesday regarding his supposed comeback.

football.london understands the versatile defender is expected to return between March and May, with the Gunners hoping to advance to the latter rounds of the UEFA Champions League after a more than favourable round of 16 draw pitted them against Portuguese outfit FC Porto on Monday.

Later in the day, Timber shared pictures on Instagram showing himself alongside supporters and fans in Rwanda. The defender can be seen taking time to sign autographs as well as visit one of the local animal sanctuaries in the area.

It's been a rough start to life at the Emirates Stadium for the young defender, in what was seen as most as the worst possible start imaginable for Mikel Arteta's side. However, currently top of the table and in the knockout stages of the Champions League, it promises to be an exciting 2024 for the Gunners.

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«I feel like it’s going pretty quick,» he said of his recovery most recently. «I’m making good progress and also the knee is reacting very well so I’m happy with the way things are going. Let’s just see how things are going and how long it