Arsenal Captain Martin Odegaard Faces Injury Scare Ahead of North London Derby
Arsenal fans were dealt a massive blow on Monday when captain Martin Odegaard left the pitch in tears after suffering an ankle injury during Norway’s international match.
With crucial games on the horizon, including the North London derby against Tottenham, and Champions League clashes with Atalanta and Manchester City, the timing couldn’t be worse for Mikel Arteta.
Odegaard’s injury follows other key absences for Arsenal, including Declan Rice’s suspension and Mikel Merino’s shoulder injury, creating potential challenges for Arteta in his starting XI. Norwegian team doctor Ola Sand has confirmed that Odegaard will undergo an MRI to assess the extent of the damage.
If Odegaard is unavailable, Kai Havertz could step in, or Arteta might experiment with other options such as Leandro Trossard or Raheem Sterling, who recently joined on loan from Chelsea. The Gunners will be hoping for good news, as losing their captain during this critical stretch would be a major setback.
Arsenal Captain Martin Odegaard Faces Injury Scare Ahead of North London Derby
