Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has provided a positive update on Martin Odegaard’s recovery from an ankle injury, indicating that the captain may be back in action soon if his rehabilitation progresses as planned. Odegaard has been out of play since sustaining the injury while representing Norway last month, causing him to miss the last seven matches for Arsenal across various competitions.
Although Odegaard will be unavailable for Arsenal’s upcoming game against Bournemouth in the Premier League this weekend, Arteta remains hopeful for his return thereafter. The Norwegian midfielder could potentially make a comeback during Arsenal’s Champions League clash with Shakhtar Donetsk on Tuesday, followed by a Premier League fixture against Liverpool next Sunday.
Arteta stated, “He is not going to be fit for this game. Next week will be a different story. He needs to clear some markers. Next week will be crucial to understand how close he is.” The Arsenal boss is optimistic about Odegaard’s progress and eagerly anticipates his imminent return to the squad.
Fans will be eagerly waiting to see Odegaard back on the pitch, providing his creative flair and leadership as the team competes in important matches ahead. Stay tuned for further updates on Odegaard’s recovery and potential return to the Arsenal lineup.