Mikel Arteta discusses Arsenal youngsters, Smith Rowe's return, and Saka's fitness

Timber's recovery

Arteta revealed that Jurrien Timber, who is recovering from an injury, is progressing well. Despite still being out for a long time, Timber's commitment and work ethic are impressive, and Arteta believes he is in a great place.

The first few steps in Timber's recovery are crucial, as they determine the progress and strength in his knee. Arteta is pleased with how Timber has been able to regain mobility and strength. He commended Timber's positive attitude and hard work.

Arteta also praised Timber's twin brother, stating that both of them are talented footballers and wished them congratulations.

Impressions of PSV

Arteta expressed his admiration for PSV, mentioning their impressive playing style, consistency, and ability to win matches. He credited their coaching staff for their success in both current and previous seasons. Arteta acknowledged that beating PSV would require Arsenal to be at their best.

He is particularly impressed with PSV's dominance and believes they are a formidable opponent. Arteta acknowledged that his team will need to perform exceptionally well to secure a victory against them.

Development of young players

Arteta discussed the three youngsters who have been included in the squad. He emphasized the importance of developing players from their own system and stated that these young players deserve the opportunity. While one of the youngsters, Lino, has more experience, the other two are still very young but have immense talent.

Arteta mentioned that giving young players the opportunity to gain experience is challenging, especially when the team is competing for major trophies. However, he believes that it is crucial to provide chances for talented youngsters and mentioned that Arsenal has the space and talent to develop young players effectively.