Martin Odegaard injury latest as Norway team doctor makes 26-word statement on Arsenal star
The Gunners captain is a doubt for Arsenal’s game against Tottenham this weekend after sustaining an injury.
Arsenal have been faced with another injury scare ahead of the north London derby this weekend after Martin Odegaard was forced off with an ankle problem in Norway’s game against Austria on Monday.
Norway's head coach Stale Solbakken commented on the situation post-match, stating that the injury “looked bad” in the dressing room.
However, Norway team doctor Kristian Thorstvedt later provided an update, offering a slightly more optimistic outlook.
“Martin is doing quite well now. He got a small ankle sprain. We will see throughout the evening and tomorrow what happens next and what we will do about it,” Thorstvedt said, leaving some hope that the injury may not be as severe as initially feared.
Odegaard is set to undergo further assessments to determine the extent of the sprain, and Arsenal will be anxiously awaiting the results with several pivotal matches on the horizon.
Their next three games include a North London derby against Tottenham this Sunday, a Champions League clash with Atalanta, and a crucial Premier League showdown with Manchester City on Sunday, September 22.
Should Odegaard be sidelined, it would pose a serious challenge for Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, who is already without two of his primary midfielders, Declan Rice and Mikel Merino.
Losing Odegaard on top of those absences would further deplete Arteta's midfield options at a critical juncture in the season.