Timber 'working and training really hard' to be fit for final
[Getty Images] Jurrien Timber says "there is hope" that he could be available in time for Arsenal's Champions League final against Paris St-Germain on 30 May. The right-back has not featured for the Premier League champions since March, with Ben White and Cristhian Mosquera stepping in throughout his absence. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta was asked about Timber's progress in his pre-match news conference , and he replied: "He is a little bit behind Mikel [Merino] at the moment.
" The 24-year-old has also discussed his return from injury, though, adding: "It has been a bit slower than expected but I have worked really hard to come back [before the end of the season] so let's see - hopefully. "I'm working really hard and I'm training really hard. "Obviously, playing in the Champions League final and the World Cup is a dream, so I will give everything - but obviously the Champions League final is first up.
It is going to be amazing anyway. "It is never easy to be injured, especially during these kinds of moments. It makes it even harder, but my team-mates have been very supportive towards me.
We try to be there for each other. They are there for me, I am there for them. " When asked if becoming a Premier League champion has sunk in yet, Timber admitted: "No, not yet.
It is almost a bit strange still, but I can tell you we enjoyed it. "With the fans, and with everyone here as well, the feeling was relief and just the enjoyment of being champions. I think that is the most beautiful thing.