Odegaard’s Ankle Agony: Star Midfielder Sidelined from Arsenal Action

Martin Odegaard⁢ Sidelined with Ankle Injury

Arsenal’s Norwegian captain, Martin Odegaard, ​will be ⁢out of action for⁢ an undetermined period due to an ankle injury, confirmed by ‌coach Mikel ⁣Arteta.

Arteta shared the news with reporters ahead of Arsenal’s Champions League opener against Atalanta, stating,‍ “After conducting all the necessary tests, we found damage to a ligament in the ankle. We will miss him ⁣for a while, but I hope his absence won’t be for months.”

Odegaard⁢ sustained the injury during Norway’s European Nations⁢ League ​match against Austria⁣ earlier this month. Initially, ⁣the‍ team ​doctor ‍expected him to be out for less than three ​weeks, which would have caused him to ‍miss Arsenal’s upcoming⁤ clash with Manchester ⁤City.

Arsenal currently sits second in the league with ten points, trailing defending champions Manchester City by two points after the opening four rounds.