Mikel Arteta Confirms Arsenal Star’s Injury Setback: Martin Odegaard to Miss Key Fixtures
Arsenal’s captain, Martin Odegaard, is facing a setback due to an ankle injury he sustained while playing for Norway in September ¹. The midfielder has been out of action since then, and according to Premier League injury expert Ben Dinnery, Mikel Arteta won’t rush Odegaard back into the lineup ¹.
*Injury Update*
Odegaard is reportedly pushing to be available for Saturday’s trip to Newcastle United, but it’s more likely that he’ll make his return to the squad for next week’s Champions League clash with Inter Milan ¹. Dinnery believes that if Arsenal maintains their strong form, Arteta might not feel pressured to rush Odegaard back into the lineup ¹.
*Impact on Arsenal’s Season*
Odegaard’s absence has been felt, but Arsenal has managed to stay within three points of league leaders Manchester City ¹. The team’s performance will be crucial in determining when Odegaard returns to the pitch. If Arsenal continues to perform well, Arteta might opt to keep Odegaard on the bench for a little longer ¹.
*Return to Fitness*
Dinnery shared that Odegaard’s injury isn’t as severe as initially feared, and the player has been making progress in his recovery ¹. He’s been spotted running on the Alter G treadmill, a positive sign in his rehabilitation journey ¹. With Odegaard’s return imminent, Arsenal fans will be hoping he can make a significant impact on the team’s season.
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