Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard could be out for several weeks after injuring his right leg in Monday’s Nations League win over Austria, according to the Norwegian team’s doctor.
Odegaard left the field and was photographed on crutches as he boarded a plane bound for London, where he underwent further tests to determine the extent of the injury.
Arsenal face north London side Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Sunday and will also be without suspended midfielder Declan Rice.
“This type of ankle injury usually takes at least three weeks. Everything else is just a bonus. And then it can take longer,” Norwegian newspaper VG quoted doctor Ola Sand as saying.
“Ankle injuries are very painful right away. With Martin it was very painful. I was very worried.
“What we have so far obtained from the MRI in London is that the ankle is probably not broken. If it breaks, we are talking about being out of work for six weeks.”
Odegaard has become a talismanic figure at Arsenal and has missed only a handful of Premier League games in the last three seasons under Mikel Arteta.
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The long absence will be a blow for Arteta, especially as new signing Mikel Merino is also out with a fractured shoulder.
“His response to recovery over the next few weeks is the most important thing,” Sand said. “He’ll start off carefully on the bike, carefully in terms of what he can tolerate in terms of pain. So you take it slowly.”
After visiting Tottenham, Arsenal will begin their Champions League campaign against Atalanta next Thursday.
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Martin Odegaard Injury: Arsenal Captain Faces Several Weeks on the Sidelines
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard is facing a minimum of three weeks on the sidelines after sustaining an ankle injury during Norway’s Nations League win over Austria on Monday. According to the Norwegian team’s doctor, Ola Sand, Odegaard’s injury could take longer to heal, and if it’s a fracture, he could be out for six weeks [[3]].
The 24-year-old midfielder was forced to leave the field and was later spotted on crutches as he boarded a plane bound for London, where he underwent further tests to determine the extent of the injury [[1]]. The scans revealed that Odegaard’s ankle is probably not broken, which is a relief for Arsenal fans [[2]].
Odegaard’s injury is a significant blow to Arsenal, who are set to face north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Sunday. The Gunners will also be without suspended midfielder Declan Rice, adding to their midfield woes.
The Norwegian midfielder has become a talismanic figure at Arsenal, and his absence will be felt. Odegaard has missed only a handful of games for the Gunners and has been instrumental in their success in recent seasons.
The injury is a timely reminder of the risks involved in international football, and Arsenal fans will be hoping that Odegaard makes a speedy recovery. The midfielder’s injury will be closely monitored, and fans will be keeping a close eye on his progress in the coming weeks.
In the meantime, Arsenal will have to find a way to cope without their captain and star midfielder. Mikel Arteta’s side will need to dig deep and find a way to overcome the loss of Odegaard’s creativity and vision on the pitch.
As the Gunners prepare to face Tottenham on Sunday, the absence of Odegaard and Rice will be a significant challenge. However, Arsenal have the depth and quality to overcome their injury woes and come out on top.
Only time will tell how long Odegaard will be out for, but one thing is certain – his absence will be felt at Arsenal. The Gunners will be hoping for a swift recovery and a return to action for their captain and star midfielder.
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Martin Odegaard Injury: Arsenal Captain Faces Several Weeks on the Sidelines
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard is facing a minimum of three weeks on the sidelines after sustaining an ankle injury during Norway’s Nations League win over Austria on Monday. According to the Norwegian team’s doctor, Ola Sand, Odegaard’s injury could take longer to heal, and if it’s a fracture, he could be out for six weeks [[3]].
The 24-year-old midfielder was forced to leave the field and was later spotted on crutches as he boarded a plane bound for London, where he underwent further tests to determine the extent of the injury [[1]]. The scans revealed that Odegaard’s ankle is probably not broken, which is a relief for Arsenal fans [[2]].
Odegaard’s injury is a significant blow to Arsenal, who are set to face north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Sunday. The Gunners will also be without suspended midfielder Declan Rice, adding to their midfield woes.
The Norwegian midfielder has become a talismanic figure at Arsenal, and his absence will be felt. Odegaard has missed only a handful of games for the Gunners and has been instrumental in their success in recent seasons.
The injury is a timely reminder of the risks involved in international football, and Arsenal fans will be hoping that Odegaard makes a speedy recovery. The midfielder’s injury will be closely monitored, and fans will be keeping a close eye on his progress in the coming weeks.
In the meantime, Arsenal will have to find a way to cope without their captain and star midfielder. Mikel Arteta’s side will need to dig deep and find a way to overcome the loss of Odegaard’s creativity and vision on the pitch.
As the Gunners prepare to face Tottenham on Sunday, the absence of Odegaard and Rice will be a significant challenge. However, Arsenal have the depth and quality to overcome their injury woes and come out on top.
Only time will tell how long Odegaard will be out for, but one thing is certain – his absence will be felt at Arsenal. The Gunners will be hoping for a swift recovery and a return to action for their captain and star midfielder.
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