November 19th 2023.
Martin Odegaard has missed Arsenal's last three games due to a hip problem, but is expected to be fit for their clash with Brentford following the international break. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was hopeful he would have his skipper back for the trip to Brentford on Saturday.
"With Martin, again he tried his best to be available but it wasn’t possible," Arteta said before the international break. "We need players back because at the moment we are really struggling."
Norway coach Stale Solbakken also confirmed that Odegaard is nearing full fitness and is hopeful that he will be able to play against Brentford.
"I’ve just come from a 45-minute talk with Martin," Solbakken said. "He is getting better and better and gradually stepping up. It has been more or less three weeks without any special training, so it is important to take things step by step. Both he and Arsenal probably hope that he is available for the Brentford match."
Odegaard has scored five times this season and has an assist to his name. However, Arteta is also dealing with other injury issues heading into the international break. Thomas Partey is ruled out until next year, while Gabriel Jesus has not featured since the win away to Sevilla on 24 October due to a hamstring injury.
Despite his recent injury, Jesus has been called up by Brazil manager Fernando Diniz and is set to start up front against Argentina on Wednesday. Arsenal will be hoping he can remain fit for their next few games.
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