National team boss insists Arsenal player ‘available’ despite missing match

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Jurrien Timber's fitness status has been a topic of discussion over the international break so far, with the right-back not playing a full part in training with the Netherlands .

Timber has now been left out the squad to face Germany , with Xavi having to cut three players due to the restriction on numbers.

That's despite the new Netherlands boss telling a press conference this week that Timber was available for the Germany game.

"We are now focused on [Thursday night], not on the rest of the matches," Xavi said . "We are ready. We have to be a bit careful with Jurrien Timber, who was injured for a long time. But he is available, that goes for everyone."