Jurrien Timber, the Dutch defender on loan from Ajax, made his long-awaited return from a cruciate ligament injury in Arsenal U-21s’ 2-2 draw against Blackburn. The 22-year-old played 45 minutes and scored a stunning opening goal, leaving a positive impact on the club’s young players. U-21 head coach Mehmet Ali praised Timber’s professionalism and role model behavior, highlighting his strong performance and decision-making during the match. Timber expressed his joy at being back on the pitch and his hopes to rejoin Mikel Arteta’s first team squad before the end of the season.