Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that captain Martin Odegaard sustained a “quite significant” ankle ligament injury.
The midfielder picked up the injury during Norway’s Nations League victory against Austria on Monday, September 9, after a heavy challenge from Christoph Baumgartner midway through the second half, which left Odegaard in visible pain.
After returning to London, Odegaard underwent an MRI scan, and as a result, missed Arsenal’s crucial 1-0 win over Tottenham in the North London derby on Sunday. His recovery timeline remains uncertain.
“It’s something quite significant so we are going to lose him for a while. Hopefully not months.”
Odegaard’s injury means the 25-year-old will miss the trip to Italy and his second-placed side’s visit to leaders Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday.
“He’s our captain,” added Arteta. “He’s been one of the biggest and best players in our team.
“Our identity is very linked to how he plays and behaves. It’s a big test for the team to see how able we are to show a different face.”
SOURCE: https://dew360.net
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