Martin Odegaard has been one of the first names on the team sheet since joining Arsenal, especially after being handed over the captain’s armband by manager Mikel Arteta. However, the Norwegian international is once again the main absent For Gunners Premier League home match against Burnley SATURDAY.
What injury does Odegaard have?
The midfielder captained the team in the first 12 competitive matches of the season (nine in the league and three in the Champions League) before taking over what initially appeared to be a fairly innocuous player. hip injury.
The problem was not considered serious enough to prevent the 24-year-old from being appointed as substitute during Sheffield United’s 5-0 defeat at the Emirates on October 28, although his services were ultimately not required as Arsenal eased past the Blades.
When Odegaard came off the bench during the Carabao Cup defeat to West Ham three days later it was assumed he was I am in great physical shape again and that he would back in the team In the next league match at Newcastle United on November 4.
Gunners captain’s recovery takes longer than expected
But the former Real Madrid player’s name was surprisingly absent from the team at St James’ Park and he was later forced to sit the midweek European win over Sevilla as well as the Premier League clash with Burnley.
Arteta confirmed his captain would be doubtful to face the Clarets, with Odegaard himself only briefly referring to his injury in his captain’s notes for the day’s program, which can also be consulted on the Arsenal website. “It was really frustrating for me missing the last two games, as well as this last league game here, the 5-0 win against Sheffield United.
When will Odegaard be back in action?
The Norwegian’s potential return has been taken into account a game by game basis and, ironically for the Gunners, the playmaker the return could take place during the next international break for Norway, who will face the Faroe Islands and Scotland on November 16 and 19 respectively.
