Arsenal's Martin Odegaard will be out of action for a while due to injury, causing him to miss several major games in the upcoming season.

Unfortunately, Arsenal fans will have to wait until at least mid-November to see Martin Odegaard back on the field. The team has confirmed that the midfielder suffered a significant ankle ligament injury while playing for Norway during the international break in September. This news was confirmed by Mikel Arteta, the Arsenal boss, on Wednesday night. Odegaard was forced to leave the game early and it seems that his recovery will take some time.

Arteta did not give a specific timeline for Odegaard's return, but according to The Mirror, he could make a comeback in Arsenal's first game after the November international break against Nottingham Forest. This is a huge blow for the team as they try to maintain their early pace with Manchester City in the Premier League and make a strong impression in the Champions League, with their first game against Atalanta tonight.

During the time that Odegaard is expected to be out, he will miss a total of 10 games, possibly 11 if Arsenal makes it to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup by beating Bolton next week. This includes some important matches such as the visit of Paris Saint-Germain and Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League, as well as the trip to Inter Milan in early November. In the Premier League, Odegaard will miss seven games, starting with the visit to Manchester City this Sunday.

It's clear that Odegaard's injury has left a huge gap in Arsenal's midfield. In their recent game against Tottenham, Arteta had to put together a makeshift midfield due to Declan Rice's suspension and Mikel Merino's injury. With Odegaard now out as well, it will be a challenge for the team to find a way to fill this void.

As for the games that Odegaard is expected to miss, they are as follows: Manchester City on September 22nd, Bolton on September 25th, Leicester City on September 28th, Paris Saint-Germain on October 1st, Southampton on October 5th, Bournemouth on October 19th, Shakhtar Donetsk on October 22nd, Liverpool on October 27th, Newcastle United on November 2nd, and Inter Milan on November 6th. This is a tough schedule for Arsenal and Odegaard's absence will definitely be felt.

Arteta also mentioned that Odegaard's leadership and playing style are a big part of the team's identity. Losing him for a while will be a test for the team to see if they can adapt and show a different side to their game. With Rice now available again, it will be interesting to see how Arsenal's midfield looks in the coming weeks without Odegaard. Let's hope for a speedy recovery for the talented midfielder and a strong performance from the team in his absence.

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