Arsenal have a handful of injury issues to deal with at the moment.

Gabriel Jesus picked up a knock in mid-week against Sevilla, while Thomas Partey missed that game with a muscle issue

Luckily, both of those players should be back soon, but sadly, the same can’t be said for Jurrien Timber.

The Dutchman picked up an ACL injury on the opening day of the season against Nottingham Forest, and he’s not been seen since.

However, according to Chris Wheatley, speaking on ShotsTV, the defender could be back in action in the new year with the journalist claiming that a return in January isn’t out of the question.

Wheatley shared what he knows about the ‘effective’ defender.

“He will be hoping to come back sooner rather than later. January is a possibility, he is pushing to get back fighting fit. He won’t be rushed by Arsenal’s medical staff, they will bring him back in good time, but January is a possibility for his return to light training.

We will be watching out and hoping he’s back soon,” Wheatley said.

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This would be great news for Arsenal if they can have Timber back for the second half of the season.

Remember that Arsenal lost the season due to a lack of depth at the defense last year? Timber’s return would solve that problem right away.

If Timber can maintain his level of play from the preseason and the start of the current campaign in the Community Shield, he will be an invaluable addition to this team.

We can only hope that Timber’s recuperation proceeds according to schedule, since the Dutchman might wind up being a crucial player for Arsenal in the last stretch of the campaign.