Arsenal fans are facing a series of bad news. Their superstars are getting injured one after another. Mikel Arteta and the fans are in huge pressure due to the injuries. Mikel Merino is already out until mid October. Riccardo Calafiori faced a serious injury while playing for Italy. Now, Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard is the latest name to make the injury list.
Martin Odegaard faced a blow against Brighton earlier in Premier League. He was taken off by Arteta in that match. But, Odegaard looked fine after the match and travelled to play for Norway. He even played full time in their first nations league match. However, Odegaard has now faced a horrible injury and this time it looks serious.
Norway were playing against Austria in their second nations league match. Odegaard started the match as usual but needed to be taken off in the 67th minute. It was due to catching a serious ankle injury. The challenge from Christoph Baumgartner caused Odegaard’s foot stick in the pitch and twist. The Arsenal captain quickly stayed down and was in lot of pain. The medical team quickly ran on to the pitch. Odegaard was helped by teammates and medical team to come off the pitch.
Arsenal to miss Odegaard in upcoming fixtures
Norway manager Stale Solbakken said that the injury looked bad in dressing room too. He added Odegaard was unable to continue. Norway doctor Ola Sand also opened up about the situation. Sand said that Odegaard has a small ankle sprain. Sand also said that they will use ultrasound to look into the matter and will even use MRI to clarify the situation if there are any doubts. Manager’s and Doctor’s quotes as per The Mirror.
Odegaard was seen using the crutches to catch a plan back to London. As per now, he is looking very unlikely to play in the North London Derby. Arsenal fans will hope Odegaard makes a return back on the pitch as soon as possible. Gunners have two key league fixtures on their way. They will face Tottenham followed by Manchester City and both are away fixtures.
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