Norway coach Stale Solbakken just isn’t anticipating a pleasing telephone name from Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta after midfielder Martin Odegaard limped out of final evening’s recreation with Austria with a doubtlessly severe ankle damage.
The Gunners captain was caught on the joint by Christoph Baumgartner within the sixty fifth minute of the Nations League conflict in Oslo and was helped from the sphere in some misery.
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It’s one other drawback for Arteta, who’s already with out the suspended Declan Rice for this weekend’s North London derby towards Tottenham whereas new signing Mikel Merino has but to play for the membership attributable to a shoulder damage.
Solbakken instructed TV2: “It appeared unhealthy within the dressing room. He didn’t have the flexibility to proceed.
“I believe it’s unlikely Arteta will name me tonight and reward me.”
‘A small ankle sprain’
Norway workforce physician Ola Sand added: “He received a small ankle sprain. We’ll see, possibly we use ultrasound to take a look at it.
“If we’re uncertain, there shall be an MRI tomorrow.”
Arsenal have made a robust begin to the brand new Premier League season with wins over Wolves and Aston Villa adopted by a house draw with Brighton.
Assuming Odegaard just isn’t match to face their native rivals on Sunday, Arsenal are prone to area Jorginho and Thomas Partey in central midfield.
Rice shall be again for the Champions League journey to Atalanta on September 19 and in addition the Premier League journey to Manchester Metropolis the next weekend.
