After a tackle by Christoph Baumgartner, Norway‘s Martin Ödegaard limped off the field during Monday’s 2-1 win over Austria. The playmaker was then photographed on crutches.
The 25-year-old suffered an ankle injury.
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“An ankle injury like this often takes three weeks. Everything else is a bonus. And it can take longer,” Sand was quoted as saying in the newspaper Verdens Gang (VG).
“Ankle injuries are very painful right away. Martin’s was extremely painful, he was very worried,” said Sand. Odegaard underwent an MRI scan after returning to London. “It’s probably not a broken ankle. If it were a fracture, we’re talking about a loss of at least six weeks,” said the doctor. The return match against Austria will take place on October 13 in Linz.
After the duel with Baumgartner, Ödegaard twisted his ankle and fell to the ground with a face contorted in pain. According to pictures from VG, the 25-year-old hobbled onto a private plane to London on crutches in Oslo on Tuesday. The Norwegian team was very angry after the foul, and Baumgartner apologized to the Arsenal star on Tuesday.
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Martin Odegaard’s Ankle Injury: A Blow to Arsenal and Norway
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard suffered an ankle injury during Norway’s 2-1 win over Austria in a Nations League match on Monday. The 25-year-old playmaker was forced to limp off the field after a tackle by Christoph Baumgartner and was later photographed on crutches [[1][2]].
According to reports, Odegaard twisted his left ankle midway through the second half of the match [[1]]. Medical staff had to help him off the pitch, sparking concerns about the severity of the injury[[[[[2]].
While initial reports suggested that Odegaard might have broken his ankle, a medic has since revealed that it’s “probably” not a break [[3]]. However, the injury is still expected to keep him sidelined for several weeks, which could be a significant blow to both Arsenal and Norway.
Odegaard’s injury absence would be a massive loss for Arsenal, who rely heavily on his creativity and vision in midfield. The Gunners are already struggling to find consistency in the Premier League, and Odegaard’s injury could further derail their season [[1]].
Meanwhile, Norway will also miss Odegaard’s influence in their upcoming Nations League matches. The playmaker has been instrumental in his country’s campaign, and his injury could affect their chances of progressing in the competition[[[[[2]].
As the extent of Odegaard’s injury becomes clearer, both Arsenal and Norway will be holding their breath, hoping that their star player can make a swift and full recovery.
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