Arsenal’s Martin Odegaard Faces Injury Concerns Ahead of International Break
Arsenal’s 1-1 draw with Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday left fans frustrated, not only due to Declan Rice’s controversial red card but also an emerging injury concern regarding Martin Odegaard.
The Gunners seemed in control after Kai Havertz’s opener, but the game shifted when Rice was sent off for a questionable second yellow card.
His dismissal came after he was deemed to have delayed a Brighton restart, despite the ball moving during Joel Veltman’s free-kick attempt.
Embed from Getty ImagesThe incident left many baffled, including commentators Gary Lineker and Ally McCoist, who criticized the decision.
Amid the uproar over Rice’s red card, Odegaard’s potential injury has been somewhat overlooked. The Arsenal captain took a heavy knock to his ankle in the first half and struggled as the game progressed. Though Odegaard has been called up for Norway’s upcoming matches against Kazakhstan and Austria, his fitness remains uncertain.
Norway manager Stale Solbakken provided cryptic comments about Odegaard’s condition, suggesting he may be carrying more than one injury. Solbakken hinted that Odegaard’s knock against Brighton wasn’t his only issue, adding doubt over whether he will play in Norway’s fixtures.
Arsenal fans will be anxious about Odegaard’s status, especially with key games approaching. The North London derby against Tottenham Hotspur looms large after the international break, and with Mikel Merino sidelined until mid-October, Odegaard’s availability will be crucial for Arsenal’s midfield stability.
The hope is that the international break will allow time for his injuries to heal, ensuring he returns fit for club duty.
Arsenal’s Martin Odegaard Faces Injury Concerns Ahead of International Break
