Jurrien Timber was substituted at half-time of Arsenal's 2-0 Champions League win over PSG after feeling 'something muscular', Mikel Arteta has confirmed.
The Dutchman's absence from the team that came out for the second period was a surprise, given his recent form and assured display on Tuesday night against the dangerous Bradley Barcola.
But with an intense schedule that sees Arsenal take on Southampton on Saturday afternoon before the next international break, the decision was taken not to risk him after the interval, with the home side already enjoying a commanding lead.