Odegaard’s Ankle Injury ‘Quite Significant’ – Mikel Arteta Confirms

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that captain Martin Odegaard has sustained a “quite significant” ankle ligament injury. The injury occurred during Norway’s Nations League match against Austria on 9 September, where Odegaard limped off after a foul by Christoph Baumgartner in the second half.

Martin Odegaard’s Ankle Injury: A Blow for Arsenal

After returning to Arsenal for an MRI scan, it was revealed that Odegaard suffered damage to the ligaments in his left ankle. This diagnosis ruled him out of Arsenal’s crucial 1-0 win over Tottenham in the north London derby. Speaking ahead of Arsenal’s upcoming Champions League clash against Atalanta, Arteta said, “The scan showed some damage around the ligaments in the ankle so we are going to miss him. It’s something quite significant, so we are going to lose him for a while. Hopefully, not months.”

Arsenal to Miss Martin Odegaard in Crucial Fixtures

With this injury, the 25-year-old will miss the Champions League trip to Atalanta as well as Arsenal’s Premier League showdown against current leaders Manchester City on Sunday. Arteta emphasized the importance of Odegaard to the team, saying, “He’s our captain. He’s been one of the biggest and best players in our team. Our identity is very linked to how he plays and behaves. It’s a big test for the team to see how able we are to show a different face.”

Conclusion

Odegaard’s injury comes as a major setback for Arsenal as they face crucial matches in both the Champions League and Premier League. Arsenal will now have to adapt and cope without their captain for an undetermined period.