ARSENAL’S star-studded squad have been spotted boarding their flight to the Champions League final – and Jurrien Timber is part of the travelling party.
The Gunners arrived at Luton Airport before jetting out to Budapest .
Mikel Arteta has been handed a fitness boost ahead of the Champions League final Credit: Getty
Jurrien Timber is part of the travelling party Credit: Getty
Arsenal are desperate to complete a historic Double after getting their hands on the Premier League title .
And chief Mikel Arteta has been handed a huge boost less than 48 hours before the showdown in the Hungarian capital.
Timber, 24, was seen alongside his team-mates at Luton Airport and is now pushing for a return to action at the perfect time.
The defender has not featured since March due to a groin injury suffered during the in March.
But Timber was named in the Netherlands’ World Cup squad on Wednesday and is desperate to be involved in the fight for Champions League glory.
Arsenal are light on options at right-back because picked up in the narrow win over West Ham earlier this month.
Cristhian Mosquera may be forced to start away from his favoured position at the heart of the backline.
earlier this month in a late bid to be involved.
Declan Rice gave a thumbs up as he prepared to board the flight at Luton Airport Credit: Getty
Highly-rated teens Marli Salmon and Max Dowman were spotted with their team-mates Credit: Getty
Eberechi Eze was in high spirits Credit: Getty
But the former Ajax star has had setbacks since being forced onto the sidelines.
And Dutch boss Ronald Koeman revealed earlier this month that he had doubts over whether would be available for the World Cup.
He said: “Jurrien has been dealing with this for quite some time. It has been on and off.
“He is now training up again to see if he can make the Champions League final and if he is available for the World Cup. It does not look rosy at the moment.”
gave photographers a thumbs up as he prepared to board the flight to Budapest.
Bukayo Saka, William Saliba and Eberechi Eze were also in high spirits at Luton Airport.
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