Due to injuries, it appears like Martin Odegaard, the club captain, will be out of commission for some time for Arsenal.
While serving with Norway during the international break, Odegaard had an ankle injury. After returning to the Gunners, he received more evaluation.
Due to an injury, the midfielder was unable to play in the North London Derby victory over Tottenham Hotspur. It is a “serious” injury for Odegaard, Mikel Arteta stated in the pre-match press conference before Arsenal’s Champions League encounter against Atalanta.
Arteta told reporters on Wednesday, “After recent scans, the scans showed that he has some damage, specifically on one of the ankle ligaments.”
“We will be losing him for a time since it is massive.”
When does Arteta think Odegaard will return? He would not say. It is uncertain if the 25-year-old can recover from the injury in time to play in any of Arsenal’s remaining six games before the October international break.
Arsenal will play Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium this weekend in their Premier League return following their Champions League matchup against Atalanta. After that, Bolton Wanderers will host a Carabao Cup third-round match at home.
Before the international break, Arsenal will play Southampton, Paris Saint-Germain, and Leicester City. More information regarding Odegaard’s health will probably be given during that period.
However, a tense wait is anticipated as the Gunners want to see the club captain recover from his injury as quickly as possible.
The schedule of Arsenal games Martin Odegaard might miss depends on how long his injury keeps him out of the game.
Champions League – September 19, Atalanta (A)
Premier League: Manchester City (A) – September 22
Bolton Wanderers (H) – Carabao Cup – September 25
Leicester City (H) – September 28 – two weeks
Champions League – October 1 – Paris Saint-Germain (H)
October 5, Southampton (H) – Premier League
Bournemouth (A) – October 19, Premier League – five weeks
Champions League – October 22 – Shakhtar Donetsk (H)
Premier League – October 27 – Liverpool (H)
Premier League – Newcastle (A) – November 2
Inter Milan (A) – Champions League – November 6
November 10 – Premier League – 8 weeks – Chelsea (A)