Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has been highly praised by club legend Martin Keown. The former Arsenal superstar labelled the Norwegian as the most important player in the Premier League right now.
Arsenal have once again started to do well since the return of Martin Odegaard. They have been able to win back to back matches for the first time since October. This shows how much Gunners missed their captain.
Gunners are often too predictable without their captain. They lacked creativity and this costed them important points. Arsenal are now on the 4th position in the Premier League and 9 points behind table toppers Liverpool.
Odegaard missed 12 games due to injury but has recently came back stronger. He can injected Arsenal with much needed creativity. The 25 year old has been able to pick 2 assists in 3 games since making the return.
Martin Keown showers praise on Odegaard
Arsenal legend Keown has showered praise on the club captain. He told about how important the player is for the club and even named him the best in the league.
“He’s created 102 chances – more than anyone in the Premier League and recovered the ball 41 times in the final third. In and out of possession, I’m struggling to think of a more important player in the Premier League” – Keown talking to talkSPORT.
Later Keown explained how dedicated the 25 year old is. He said that coming after six weeks and performing like this shows how well Odegaard prepared during recovery process.
Now that Odegaard is back, Arsenal will hope to compete again for the Premier League title. In addition, they will hope to continue their fine form in UEFA Champions League as well.
In the upcoming transfer window, Arsenal are planning to find a proper backup for Odegaard. It is something that they need very much as their side struggles without the 25 year old. As of now, they are linked with Arda Guler.
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