Arteta confirms Arsenal captain Odegaard out ´for some time´ with ankle damage


Mikel Arteta confirmed Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard will probably be out “for some time” after struggling a big ankle damage whereas taking part in for Norway.

The 25-year-old hobbled off throughout his nation’s Nations League 2-1 win over Austria in Oslo on September 9 and returned to London on crutches.

Odegaard missed Sunday’s 1-0 derby victory in opposition to Tottenham and Arteta revealed the dangerous information on the midfielder forward of Arsenal’s opening Champions League sport away to Atalanta.

“The scans confirmed that he’s bought some injury particularly on one of many ligaments within the ankle,” the Arsenal supervisor stated on Wednesday.

“It’s one thing fairly vital so we’re going to lose him for some time.”

Arteta, whose aspect are second within the league and two factors behind Manchester Metropolis, stated he hoped it might not be months “however let’s see”.

Odegaard has grow to be a key participant for Arsenal, lacking solely a handful of video games during the last three seasons, and a prolonged absence will come as an enormous blow.

“He’s our captain. He’s been one of many largest and greatest gamers in our staff,” continued Arteta.

“Our identification may be very linked to how he performs and behaves. It’s an enormous check for the staff to see how ready we’re to point out a unique face.”

Norway coach Stale Solbakken informed VG newspaper he had been totally up to date concerning the damage and was “getting ready for a life with out Martin”.

“Now we have to take it week by week and day-to-day. Some forms of injury go quicker and a few go slower,” he stated.





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