“We’ve already lost Gabriel Magalhães to a long-term injury, but what the doctor said today about Jurrien Timber truly broke me — I couldn’t hold back my tears. Why does this kind of thing keep happening to us, especially at such a critical stage of the season? Sometimes, it really feels like we’re cursed,” Zinchenko shares emotionally after hearing the latest on Timber’s injury ahead of the Madrid clash.

BREAKING NEWS: Zinchenko Reveals Devastating Update on Jurrien Timber’s Injury – “I Shed Tears”

In a heartbreaking development for Arsenal fans, Oleksandr Zinchenko has emotionally revealed the devastating news surrounding teammate Jurrien Timber’s injury. The Gunners, who are already without defensive rock Gabriel Magalhães due to a long-term injury, have now been dealt yet another crushing blow just days before their Champions League clash against Real Madrid.

Speaking to reporters earlier today, a visibly shaken Zinchenko disclosed that Timber’s situation may be far more serious than initially feared. “When I heard what the doctor said about Jurrien, I couldn’t hold back my tears.

I genuinely broke down,” the Ukrainian international said. “It’s like a nightmare – losing Gabby was already a huge blow, but this? This is too much. Sometimes I wonder if we’re cursed.”

Jurrien Timber had only recently returned to light training after recovering from an earlier ACL injury sustained at the beginning of the season.

Fans were hopeful he could make a much-needed return to the squad ahead of their high-stakes European tie. However, fresh reports indicate a severe setback has occurred, potentially ruling him out for the remainder of the campaign.

The timing couldn’t be worse for Mikel Arteta’s side, who are chasing glory on multiple fronts and are already stretched thin in defense. With Magalhães sidelined and William Saliba nursing a knock, Timber’s absence leaves a huge gap in both depth and morale.

Supporters across social media have expressed their heartbreak, with many echoing Zinchenko’s sentiments. “This is too much for us to bear,” wrote one fan, while others called the injury crisis “a cruel twist of fate.”

As the Gunners prepare to face Real Madrid, a team renowned for capitalizing on their opponents’ weaknesses, Arsenal will need to dig deep, rally around each other, and find strength amid adversity.

While the full details of Timber’s latest setback are yet to be officially confirmed by the club, the emotional reaction from Zinchenko paints a grim picture. Arsenal fans will now be anxiously awaiting updates, praying for some light at the end of what has suddenly become a very dark tunnel.