Worried Arsenal seeking alternatives at right-back against PSG to counter Kvaratskhelia threat

"Timber is working his way back from a groin injury that has kept him out for two months. The Netherlands international has been a huge part of Arsenal's success this season, playing 43 games in all competitions and helping put them on the brink of a Premier League and Champions League double. The Gunners are in pole position to win the league with games against already relegated Burnley and a Crystal Palace side with one eye on their Conference League final against Rayo Vallecano to come."

"Timber's potential absence is compounded by a season-ending injury to Ben White, who would normally be back-up on the right of the defence. It leaves Arteta short of options. Declan Rice filled in temporarily at West Ham last weekend but he will be required in midfield with centre-half Cristhian Mosquera and regular left-back Riccardo Calafiori also contenders."

""We need to look at alternatives," said Arteta. "The two players that we have, they're not available at the moment. So we need to look and do something else. The good thing is that we have experience all over the pitch this season. Because when we had issues normally they'll be in the same position. And we have managed to find the right levels of performance and consistency so I'm sure we will do that.""

"Asked if he may try Calafiori on the right in the remaining league games, Arteta was not sure if he would learn enough. "I think the sample is so tiny," he said. "It is very diffi"

Jurrien Timber is returning from a groin injury that has kept him out for two months, and his availability for Arsenal’s Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain is uncertain. Arsenal also face a season-ending injury to Ben White, removing a usual right-back backup. Mikel Arteta says Arsenal need to look at alternatives because the two available players are not currently available. Arsenal’s experience across positions has helped them maintain performance and consistency when injuries occur. Arteta considers potential solutions, including using Riccardo Calafiori on the right, but questions whether a small sample of playing time would provide enough learning for the role against PSG.

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