October 22nd 2024.
Arsenal's captain, Martin Odegaard, is currently recovering from an injury. However, he has spoken out about the "strange" decision to send off William Saliba during Arsenal's surprising defeat to Bournemouth in the Premier League.
Saliba, a French defender, was given a red card for tripping Bournemouth's record signing Evanilson, which was deemed to be denying a goalscoring opportunity. The initial yellow card he received was upgraded to a red after a VAR check, leaving Arsenal with 10 men on the field.
At the time of Saliba's dismissal, the score was still 0-0, but Bournemouth went on to secure a 2-0 victory, handing Arsenal their first defeat of the season. This loss has caused Arsenal to fall behind their rivals Liverpool and Manchester City in the Premier League table.
Despite being injured, Odegaard shared his perspective on the game, stating that watching from TV has given him a different viewpoint and allowed him to learn from both his teammates and other teams. He believes that this can help him improve his own game and pay attention to small details that he may not have noticed on the field.
Reflecting on Saliba's red card, Odegaard expressed his frustration with the decision, stating that he and the referee initially thought a yellow card would suffice. However, he acknowledges that the decision has been made and the team must move on and focus on their upcoming Champions League match against Shakhtar.
Odegaard, who has not played for Arsenal since August, is working hard to recover from his injury and hopes to return to the field soon. He admits that there have been ups and downs in his recovery, but he is feeling better each day and believes he is getting closer to being fully fit.
The midfielder also revealed that he has been using an anti-gravity treadmill to aid in his recovery, which has been helpful in taking the weight off his injured ankle. He expressed his excitement at being able to run again and feels like he is making progress towards a full recovery.
After their Champions League match, Arsenal will face Liverpool, who are currently leading the Premier League table with 10 wins out of 11 games under their new manager, Arne Slot. Odegaard recognizes the challenge that Liverpool presents but is determined to return to the pitch and help his team in their quest for victory.
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