September 5th 2024.
Arsenal fans may have to hold their breath as they await news on Martin Odegaard's fitness. The Norway national team's head coach, Stale Solbakken, has expressed concerns about the midfielder's health. Odegaard, who is currently the captain for Arsenal, suffered an ankle injury during their match against Brighton last weekend. He was eventually substituted in the 73rd minute, with Gabriel Martinelli taking his place on the field.
Initially, it seemed like Odegaard had recovered from the injury as he joined the rest of Norway's squad for their Nations League opener against Kazakhstan. However, Solbakken has now revealed that the midfielder may have picked up another knock. While Odegaard has been seen training with his teammates, it appears that he has sustained "another bang" in addition to the one from the Brighton match.
When asked if Odegaard was still carrying an injury from the Brighton match, Solbakken replied, "I don't think that's the case. I think it's another bang. I was about to say, I think it's something other than the bang, if you know what I mean." This statement has raised doubts about Odegaard's potential involvement in the upcoming match against Kazakhstan.
The news of a possible injury to Odegaard is certainly worrying for Arsenal, especially with the highly-anticipated north London derby against Spurs coming up in ten days. The Gunners will be hoping that the Norway national team takes good care of Odegaard's fitness and avoids any further setbacks. After all, Arsenal will need their captain at his best for such an important match.
Solbakken, who has worked with Odegaard in the national team, believes that the midfielder has grown not just on the pitch, but also as a person. "He has experienced fantastic development as a player and a person," Solbakken said. "He has developed a lot both on and off the field during the time we have been together. He got the captain's armband straight away and is a completely different personality both on and off the field now."
Despite having been loaned out to various clubs in the past, Solbakken feels that Odegaard has finally found stability at Arsenal. "He's now got a 'permanent club', you can say, with a contract instead of being a 'foreign player'," he stated. "And it has been very good for his development. We see that now and he is one of the highest profile players in the Premier League."
As Arsenal fans eagerly await updates on Odegaard's condition, the team will need to focus on their upcoming match against Tottenham. After dropping points against Brighton, they will be determined to bounce back and secure a win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. With Odegaard's leadership and skills, the Gunners will be hoping to come out on top in the highly-anticipated derby.
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