Jurrien Timber has acknowledged that losing the first leg of Arsenal’s Carabao Cup semi-final against Newcastle United was far from ideal. However, the defender believes that the Gunners are capable of overturning the 2-0 deficit in the return leg.
Mikel Arteta’s men, who were expected to at least avoid defeat to the in-form Magpies, now face a challenging task if they are to progress to the final and end their pursuit of silverware this season on a high note.
Reflecting on the disappointing result, Timber expressed optimism about the team’s ability to respond. Speaking to Arsenal Media, the Gunners’ defender said: “It’s all to play for in that game, it’s still a semi-final, it’s still not done.
But at the same time, we have a lot of games coming up, but we have to look back at this game and learn from it, definitely. I don’t like losing the first match, but now that this is the case, I think it’s a good thing that we have a second chance in the second leg.”
Timber’s comments underline the importance of resilience and learning from setbacks as Arsenal looks to improve in the second leg. Although overturning a two-goal deficit will not be easy, the defender’s belief in his team’s ability to bounce back serves as motivation for the squad.
With the right preparation and a determined mindset, Arsenal can still aim to pull off a remarkable turnaround and secure their place in the final.
