Takehiro Tomiyasu, who featured in Arsenal's recent triumph over Bournemouth, was conspicuously absent from Tuesday's training session.
Mikel Arteta's squad, gearing up for the upcoming match against Manchester United, trained at their Colney base without the Japanese defender.
Despite playing the full 90 minutes in the previous game, Tomiyasu's absence raises questions about his availability for the crucial encounter at Old Trafford.
In contrast, summer acquisition Jurrien Timber participated in Tuesday's training session. Timber, who was not included in the matchday squad against Bournemouth, was seen training with the team. Although he missed out on the weekend action, Timber's involvement in training suggests he might be in contention for a role in the upcoming fixture.
If Tomiyasu remains unavailable for selection against Manchester United, it could pave the way for Timber to make his mark on the team. With uncertainty surrounding Tomiyasu's status, Arteta might turn to Timber to fill the defensive void, offering the Dutch defender an opportunity to showcase his talent on the big stage.
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