Arsenal’s captain is expected to be sidelined for about three weeks. During this period, he is expected to miss at least some five matches and this involves both the English Premier League and the Champions League.
The worst part is that, the creative midfielder will miss this coming weekend’s North London Derby against Tottenham Hotspurs. This is a game that Arsenal need to win and get all the maximum points as possible.
The club will also miss the game against the defending Champions, Manchester City. This is also another crucial match that requires his services. His creativity will be greatly missed because he is the player who know how to really link up with the forward line.
Martin Odegaard will also miss the opening Champions League match against Atalanta. As a captain, this is a game that ought to have found him fit because it will mark yet another journey
The other match that Martin Odegaard will miss is Arsenal against Bolton in the FA Cup third round and Arsenal against Leicester City in the Premier League. He may make a comeback in the game against PSG in the Champions League.
Sunday 15th September 2024: Tottenham Hotspurs Vs Arsenal- North London Derby
Thursday 19th September 2024: Atalanta Vs Arsenal- Champions League
Sunday 22nd September 2024: Manchester City Vs Arsenal- Premier League
Wednesday 25th September 2024: Arsenal Vs Bolton- EFL Third Round
Saturday 28th September 2024: Arsenal Vs Leicester City- Premier League
These are all crucial matches and the leadership skills of Martin Odegaard will surely be missed. Mikel Arteta will however find a way of integrating one player who can fill the void that will be left by Martin Odegaard.
The Norway doctor confirmed that the ankle injury like that of Martin Odegaard can take up to three weeks. He also added that, they have also gotten results that from the MRI that were conducted in London that, Martin Odegaard does not have a fracture.
